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.
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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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Motorcyclist Killed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸Jun 16 - A man on a Honda motorcycle sped down White Plains Road. He lost control. The front end smashed. He flew off, struck his head, and died. Blood marked the pavement. The night stayed silent.
A 33-year-old man riding a 2017 Honda motorcycle died on White Plains Road near East 217th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:09 p.m. The report states, 'Speed too fast. Front crushed. Head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He died alone in the dark.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No helmet was used, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Sedan Slams SUV on Smith Street, Woman Injured▸Jun 16 - A sedan struck an SUV’s rear on Smith Street. Metal tore. A 57-year-old woman bled from the face but stayed conscious. Speed and failure to yield cut her down. The street fell silent. The crash left pain and quiet in its wake.
A sedan collided with the rear quarter of an SUV at Smith Street and 5th in Brooklyn. The impact left a 57-year-old woman, the SUV driver, bleeding from the face. According to the police report, 'Speed and failure to yield left their mark.' The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious but suffered severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore speed limits and right-of-way rules.
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Teen E-Biker Slams Parked SUV, Hip Torn▸Jun 16 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Jamaica Avenue. His hip split open. Blood on metal. He stayed conscious. The SUV did not move. The street was quiet. The boy could not move.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike struck the side of a parked SUV near 135 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen's hip split open on impact, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but could not move. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was the only person hurt.
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E-Bike Rider Killed Under Box Truck on 1st Avenue▸Jun 16 - A 22-year-old man rode his e-bike north on 1st Avenue. He struck the side of a box truck. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck’s right side was dented. The crash left the cyclist broken and still.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on 1st Avenue near East 17th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-bike hit the side of a northbound box truck. The rider was ejected and crushed, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck’s right side doors were dented in the crash. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The report does not specify if the cyclist wore a helmet or used signals. The crash ended with the rider dead in the street, the truck continuing north.
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Bus and BMW Collide Head-On Richmond Avenue▸Jun 15 - A bus and a BMW crashed head-on near Genesee Avenue. The BMW’s front end folded. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, conscious, trapped by his lap belt. The night reeked of oil and blood. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A bus and a BMW collided head-on on Richmond Avenue near Genesee Avenue. According to the police report, the BMW’s front end crumpled. A 27-year-old male driver suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries are noted in the data. The crash involved three vehicles: a bus, an SUV, and the BMW sedan. The impact left metal twisted and the air thick with the smell of oil and blood. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Fire Truck Slams Motorcycle on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.
A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.
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Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 16 - A man on a Honda motorcycle sped down White Plains Road. He lost control. The front end smashed. He flew off, struck his head, and died. Blood marked the pavement. The night stayed silent.
A 33-year-old man riding a 2017 Honda motorcycle died on White Plains Road near East 217th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:09 p.m. The report states, 'Speed too fast. Front crushed. Head struck pavement. Blood on the asphalt. He died alone in the dark.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. No helmet was used, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the primary cause: unsafe speed. No other vehicles or people were involved.
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Sedan Slams SUV on Smith Street, Woman Injured▸Jun 16 - A sedan struck an SUV’s rear on Smith Street. Metal tore. A 57-year-old woman bled from the face but stayed conscious. Speed and failure to yield cut her down. The street fell silent. The crash left pain and quiet in its wake.
A sedan collided with the rear quarter of an SUV at Smith Street and 5th in Brooklyn. The impact left a 57-year-old woman, the SUV driver, bleeding from the face. According to the police report, 'Speed and failure to yield left their mark.' The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious but suffered severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore speed limits and right-of-way rules.
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Teen E-Biker Slams Parked SUV, Hip Torn▸Jun 16 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Jamaica Avenue. His hip split open. Blood on metal. He stayed conscious. The SUV did not move. The street was quiet. The boy could not move.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike struck the side of a parked SUV near 135 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen's hip split open on impact, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but could not move. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was the only person hurt.
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E-Bike Rider Killed Under Box Truck on 1st Avenue▸Jun 16 - A 22-year-old man rode his e-bike north on 1st Avenue. He struck the side of a box truck. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck’s right side was dented. The crash left the cyclist broken and still.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on 1st Avenue near East 17th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-bike hit the side of a northbound box truck. The rider was ejected and crushed, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck’s right side doors were dented in the crash. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The report does not specify if the cyclist wore a helmet or used signals. The crash ended with the rider dead in the street, the truck continuing north.
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Bus and BMW Collide Head-On Richmond Avenue▸Jun 15 - A bus and a BMW crashed head-on near Genesee Avenue. The BMW’s front end folded. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, conscious, trapped by his lap belt. The night reeked of oil and blood. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A bus and a BMW collided head-on on Richmond Avenue near Genesee Avenue. According to the police report, the BMW’s front end crumpled. A 27-year-old male driver suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries are noted in the data. The crash involved three vehicles: a bus, an SUV, and the BMW sedan. The impact left metal twisted and the air thick with the smell of oil and blood. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Fire Truck Slams Motorcycle on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.
A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.
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Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 16 - A sedan struck an SUV’s rear on Smith Street. Metal tore. A 57-year-old woman bled from the face but stayed conscious. Speed and failure to yield cut her down. The street fell silent. The crash left pain and quiet in its wake.
A sedan collided with the rear quarter of an SUV at Smith Street and 5th in Brooklyn. The impact left a 57-year-old woman, the SUV driver, bleeding from the face. According to the police report, 'Speed and failure to yield left their mark.' The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The woman remained conscious but suffered severe facial bleeding. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore speed limits and right-of-way rules.
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Teen E-Biker Slams Parked SUV, Hip Torn▸Jun 16 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Jamaica Avenue. His hip split open. Blood on metal. He stayed conscious. The SUV did not move. The street was quiet. The boy could not move.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike struck the side of a parked SUV near 135 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen's hip split open on impact, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but could not move. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was the only person hurt.
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E-Bike Rider Killed Under Box Truck on 1st Avenue▸Jun 16 - A 22-year-old man rode his e-bike north on 1st Avenue. He struck the side of a box truck. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck’s right side was dented. The crash left the cyclist broken and still.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on 1st Avenue near East 17th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-bike hit the side of a northbound box truck. The rider was ejected and crushed, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck’s right side doors were dented in the crash. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The report does not specify if the cyclist wore a helmet or used signals. The crash ended with the rider dead in the street, the truck continuing north.
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Bus and BMW Collide Head-On Richmond Avenue▸Jun 15 - A bus and a BMW crashed head-on near Genesee Avenue. The BMW’s front end folded. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, conscious, trapped by his lap belt. The night reeked of oil and blood. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A bus and a BMW collided head-on on Richmond Avenue near Genesee Avenue. According to the police report, the BMW’s front end crumpled. A 27-year-old male driver suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries are noted in the data. The crash involved three vehicles: a bus, an SUV, and the BMW sedan. The impact left metal twisted and the air thick with the smell of oil and blood. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Fire Truck Slams Motorcycle on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.
A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.
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Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 16 - A 16-year-old on an e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Jamaica Avenue. His hip split open. Blood on metal. He stayed conscious. The SUV did not move. The street was quiet. The boy could not move.
A 16-year-old riding an e-bike struck the side of a parked SUV near 135 Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen's hip split open on impact, causing severe lacerations. He remained conscious but could not move. The SUV was parked and unoccupied. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The e-bike rider was the only person hurt.
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E-Bike Rider Killed Under Box Truck on 1st Avenue▸Jun 16 - A 22-year-old man rode his e-bike north on 1st Avenue. He struck the side of a box truck. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck’s right side was dented. The crash left the cyclist broken and still.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on 1st Avenue near East 17th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-bike hit the side of a northbound box truck. The rider was ejected and crushed, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck’s right side doors were dented in the crash. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The report does not specify if the cyclist wore a helmet or used signals. The crash ended with the rider dead in the street, the truck continuing north.
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Bus and BMW Collide Head-On Richmond Avenue▸Jun 15 - A bus and a BMW crashed head-on near Genesee Avenue. The BMW’s front end folded. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, conscious, trapped by his lap belt. The night reeked of oil and blood. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A bus and a BMW collided head-on on Richmond Avenue near Genesee Avenue. According to the police report, the BMW’s front end crumpled. A 27-year-old male driver suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries are noted in the data. The crash involved three vehicles: a bus, an SUV, and the BMW sedan. The impact left metal twisted and the air thick with the smell of oil and blood. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Fire Truck Slams Motorcycle on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.
A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.
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Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 16 - A 22-year-old man rode his e-bike north on 1st Avenue. He struck the side of a box truck. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck’s right side was dented. The crash left the cyclist broken and still.
A 22-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on 1st Avenue near East 17th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the e-bike hit the side of a northbound box truck. The rider was ejected and crushed, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The truck’s right side doors were dented in the crash. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The report does not specify if the cyclist wore a helmet or used signals. The crash ended with the rider dead in the street, the truck continuing north.
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Bus and BMW Collide Head-On Richmond Avenue▸Jun 15 - A bus and a BMW crashed head-on near Genesee Avenue. The BMW’s front end folded. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, conscious, trapped by his lap belt. The night reeked of oil and blood. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A bus and a BMW collided head-on on Richmond Avenue near Genesee Avenue. According to the police report, the BMW’s front end crumpled. A 27-year-old male driver suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries are noted in the data. The crash involved three vehicles: a bus, an SUV, and the BMW sedan. The impact left metal twisted and the air thick with the smell of oil and blood. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Fire Truck Slams Motorcycle on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.
A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.
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Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 15 - A bus and a BMW crashed head-on near Genesee Avenue. The BMW’s front end folded. A 27-year-old man bled from the head, conscious, trapped by his lap belt. The night reeked of oil and blood. Driver inattention marked the scene.
A bus and a BMW collided head-on on Richmond Avenue near Genesee Avenue. According to the police report, the BMW’s front end crumpled. A 27-year-old male driver suffered severe head bleeding but remained conscious, restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries are noted in the data. The crash involved three vehicles: a bus, an SUV, and the BMW sedan. The impact left metal twisted and the air thick with the smell of oil and blood. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
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Parked Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian’s Head▸Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Fire Truck Slams Motorcycle on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.
A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.
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Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 15 - A 74-year-old man crossed Cabrini Boulevard. A parked Honda pulled out. Its left front hit his head. Blood pooled under streetlights. He lay incoherent. The street stayed quiet. The car showed no damage. The man suffered severe lacerations.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2007 Honda sedan on Cabrini Boulevard near Fort Washington Avenue. According to the police report, the man stepped into the road outside the crosswalk as the parked car pulled out. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the man’s head, leaving him bleeding and incoherent under the streetlights. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the head. The vehicle sustained no reported damage. No driver errors were specified in the data.
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Fire Truck Slams Motorcycle on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.
A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.
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Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 12 - A fire truck hit a southbound motorcycle at Pennsylvania and Livonia. The rider, 43, lay crushed and unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split. Sirens echoed over blood-black asphalt. One man hurt. Metal and flesh broken.
A fire truck struck a motorcycle at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old motorcycle rider suffered crush injuries and was found unconscious, with wounds across his entire body. According to the police report, 'A fire truck struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider, 43, wore no gear. His body lay crushed, unconscious. The bike’s side torn. The truck’s bumper split.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors by the fire truck operator are cited. The report notes the rider wore no safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the official contributing factor.
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Tesla Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Ocean Parkway▸Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 7 - A Tesla hit a 76-year-old man near Avenue M. The car’s left front bumper tore away his leg. He died under the streetlights. Police cite driver inattention. The man was not in the roadway. The street claimed another life.
A 76-year-old man was killed on Ocean Parkway near Avenue M in Brooklyn when a Tesla sedan struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A Tesla struck a 76-year-old man with its left front bumper. He was not in the roadway. His leg was torn away. He died there, on the pavement, under the streetlights.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction for vulnerable road users.
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Mercedes Crushes Cyclist on Nostrand Avenue▸Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 6 - A Mercedes struck a cyclist at Nostrand and Lenox. Steel hit flesh. The bike crumpled. The man stayed conscious, his body broken, blood pooling on the street. The helmet did nothing. The car kept moving. The cyclist did not.
A 32-year-old man riding a bike southbound on Nostrand Avenue at Lenox Road was struck by an eastbound Mercedes. According to the police report, 'Steel struck bone. The bike folded. His body broke. He stayed awake, crushed and bleeding, helmet useless against the weight that bore down.' The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent serious injury. No further details on the driver or additional circumstances were provided.
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SUV Slams Flatbed on Major Deegan Expressway▸Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 6 - Steel met speed on the Major Deegan. An SUV crashed into a flatbed’s rear. A young woman in the front seat was trapped, her face torn. Blood on the highway. Unsafe speed left her wounded and conscious, caught in the wreck.
A Mercedes SUV struck the rear of a flatbed truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, the SUV hit the flatbed’s left rear bumper at unsafe speed. The crash left a 21-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger in the SUV, trapped and conscious with severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The victim’s injuries were serious. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The impact and speed combined to cause grave harm to the passenger.
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Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Turn Crash▸Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 5 - A Talaria motorcycle struck an Infiniti SUV turning on Knickerbocker Avenue. The 23-year-old rider’s hip shattered. He was half-flung from the bike, conscious but broken. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark. Distraction and inattention played their part.
A crash on Knickerbocker Avenue at Harrison Place left a 23-year-old motorcycle rider with severe hip injuries. According to the police report, a Talaria motorcycle slammed into an Infiniti SUV that was making a right turn westbound. The rider was partially ejected and lay conscious with crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors in the crash. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data does not indicate injuries to the SUV driver. The impact and driver distraction defined the collision’s violence.
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Two Sedans Collide, Two Killed in Queens Intersection▸Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
Jun 5 - Metal screamed at 117th and 111th. Two sedans crashed. Signals ignored. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed. The street fell silent. Lives ended in the dark.
At the corner of 117th Street and 111th Avenue in Queens, two sedans collided. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control signals. The crash killed a 64-year-old driver and his 71-year-old front passenger. The report states, 'Signals ignored. Metal tore. A 64-year-old man and his 71-year-old passenger died. Head and chest crushed.' Driver errors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both vehicles. Additional contributing factors were 'Alcohol Involvement' for the passenger and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the driver. The crash left the street still and silent, marking another deadly toll in New York City traffic.
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E-Bike Rider Struck Head-On, Bleeds in Bronx▸May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
May 30 - A 59-year-old man rode his e-bike south on Southern Boulevard. He was hit head-on near East 149th Street. The bike’s front end crumpled. Blood ran from his head. He wore a helmet. Someone followed too close. Sirens came.
A 59-year-old man riding an e-bike south on Southern Boulevard near East 149th Street was struck head-on. According to the police report, the e-bike's front end crumpled and the rider suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, as documented in the official report.
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Unlicensed Rider Dies on Major Deegan▸May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
May 30 - A 26-year-old man rode north on a Suzuki. The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Alcohol in his blood. Lacerations deep. He died on the asphalt. No one else was hurt.
A 26-year-old man, unlicensed, rode a 2022 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. According to the police report, 'The front end shattered. He flew from the bike. Helmet on. Lacerations deep. Alcohol in his blood. He died on the asphalt.' The crash involved only the rider, who was ejected and killed. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The rider did not have a valid license. Helmet use is noted in the report, but the main factors cited are alcohol involvement and lack of a license. No other people were injured.
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Bike Hits Woman on Poly Place▸May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
May 29 - A bike rolled south on Poly Place. The wheels struck a woman. Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake on the hard street. The pain was sharp. The cyclist kept moving. Brooklyn pavement bore witness.
A man riding a bike south on Poly Place near 14th Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman. According to the police report, 'Blood spilled from her leg and knee. She stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding and injuries to her lower leg and knee. The police data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The impact left the woman hurt and conscious on the pavement. The crash shows the danger faced by people walking in Brooklyn, even when the vehicle is a bike.
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Distracted Jeep Driver Hits Cyclist Hard▸May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.
An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Sedan Bumper Slams Cyclist on Roosevelt▸May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
May 28 - A sedan passed too close on Roosevelt Avenue. Its bumper smashed a westbound bike. The cyclist, thirty-five, hit the ground. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The bike lay still. The city kept moving.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old cyclist near 104-25 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A sedan passed too close. Its bumper struck a westbound bike. The rider, 35, fell hard. No helmet. Head torn open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The bike lay still.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
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Unlicensed Driver’s Speed Kills Passenger on Essex Street▸May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
May 28 - A Chevy sedan, unlicensed and fast, tore through Essex Street. Four vehicles smashed together. A 44-year-old woman in the back seat died on impact. Seventeen more, drivers and passengers, were left hurt. Speed and chaos ruled the Brooklyn night.
A deadly crash struck Essex Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Chevy sedan traveled at unsafe speed and collided with three other vehicles: two SUVs and a bus. The impact killed a 44-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger. Seventeen others, including drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The Chevy driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report does not blame the victims or mention helmet or signal use as factors. One woman lost her life. Many others were injured. The system failed to protect them from speed and lawlessness.
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Acura Hits Elderly Man on Park Avenue▸May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
May 27 - A 67-year-old man stepped from behind a parked SUV. An Acura sedan struck him head-on. His hip and leg crushed. The driver fled. The street roared on. No warning. No time to react.
A 67-year-old pedestrian was hit by an Acura sedan near 4246 Park Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man emerged from behind a parked SUV when the northbound Acura struck him head-on, crushing his hip and leg. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but the primary errors cited are on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet or signal use is included in the report.
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Box Truck Turns, Motorcyclist Crushed on Nostrand▸May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.
May 23 - A box truck turned right on Nostrand. A motorcycle rode straight. The rider, 45, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled on the pavement. The truck rolled on, unmarked. The city moved. The man lay conscious, neck bleeding.
A box truck turned right on Nostrand Avenue. A motorcycle, heading straight, collided with the truck. The 45-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and crushed, suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck showed no damage. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as listed in the report. No injuries were reported for the truck driver. The street did not stop for the injured man.