About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6,692
▸ Crush Injuries 633
▸ Amputation 49
▸ Severe Bleeding 744
▸ Severe Lacerations 663
▸ Concussion 1,108
▸ Whiplash 5,980
▸ Contusion/Bruise 9,123
▸ Abrasion 6,161
▸ Pain/Nausea 2,601
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in NYC
- 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times
- 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 310 times
- 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 256 times
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Belt Parkway, before dawn
New York City: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just before 6 AM on the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two drivers hit a man crossing, police said. He died there. Source.
He was one of 1,127 people killed on New York City streets since Jan 1, 2022, according to city crash data. The same records log 350,311 crashes and 198,401 injuries in that span, with 2,605 marked as serious. Source.
This Week
- Overnight on Mosholu Parkway, a driver in a sedan going straight hit and killed a 30-year-old man; police recorded driver inattention. Source.
- At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk; police recorded failure to yield. She died. Source.
- On York Avenue at E 72nd Street, a taxi driver going straight hit and killed a man. Source.
The toll keeps coming
This year, NYC has logged 203 deaths, down from 215 at this point last year. Serious injuries rose to 558 from 530. Crashes fell to 58,523 from 65,495. These are lives, not trends. Source.
Among people walking, the city’s dataset records 206 deaths linked to SUV drivers and 98 to sedan drivers since 2022. Source.
Speed is the difference between life and death
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate wrote when renewing the program. Source.
NYC now has the legal tools to slow cars and stop the worst repeat offenders. The city can lower the default limit on local streets, and Albany has a bill to force habitual speeders to use intelligent speed assistance. Details are here.
What we can do now
- Lower the speed limit citywide. Use Sammy’s Law authority. Details.
- Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C). Require speed limiters for anyone racking up camera tickets or DMV points. Details.
The man on the Belt Parkway never made it across. We do not need more names. We need fewer of these mornings. Take one step today. Act now.
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- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
- Senate Protects New York Students and Pedestrians, NYS Senate, Published 2019-05-06
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Persons dataset - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue▸Mar 26 - A sedan veered to park on Flatbush. The driver looked away. The bumper hit a man’s leg. Bone snapped. He stayed upright, pain sharp and sudden. The street did not forgive. The car rolled on. The man did not fall.
A sedan struck a 39-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue near 331 Flatbush. The man stood in the street when the car veered to park. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his leg. Bone gave way. He did not fall. He stayed awake while pain bloomed. The driver was looking elsewhere.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver failed to watch the road while maneuvering to park. No vehicle damage was reported. The man remained conscious at the scene.
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Wide U-Turn Ends in Violent BMW Collision▸Mar 25 - A Toyota swung wide on West 132nd. A BMW slammed its side. Glass burst. The Toyota driver, 48, bled from the head. He sat strapped in, dazed, under flickering streetlights. Failure to yield and driver distraction marked the crash.
A crash unfolded on West 132nd Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans collided. The Toyota, attempting a wide U-turn, was struck on its left side by a northbound BMW. The Toyota's 48-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The BMW's right front bumper hit the Toyota's side doors. The report notes the Toyota driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the violent impact.
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Van Turns Left, Scooter Rider Killed at Houston and Lafayette▸Mar 25 - A van turned left on East Houston. A man on a scooter went straight. He struck the van’s rear, was thrown, and died on the pavement. The crash crushed his skull. He was forty-three. The street stayed loud. The man never got up.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of East Houston Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van made a left turn as a 43-year-old man rode his KABOO e-scooter straight through the intersection. The scooter struck the van’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. The crash left one person dead. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Grand Concourse▸Mar 23 - A Ford SUV hit a 29-year-old man in the crosswalk at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street. The impact was direct and fatal. The street stayed busy. The man did not get up. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed when a 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when the SUV, traveling north, hit him with its center front end. The report states, 'A 29-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on. His body broke on the pavement.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left one person dead and a city unchanged.
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Van Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Kent Avenue▸Mar 23 - A van hit an e-scooter on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan. The rider, a 61-year-old man, flew from his scooter. He wore a helmet. He landed head first. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, morning quiet broken.
A van and an e-scooter collided on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 61-year-old man, riding the e-scooter, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The man suffered head injuries and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. The van struck the e-scooter as both vehicles traveled straight, the van northbound and the e-scooter eastbound. The impact was forceful, sending the rider head first onto the street.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Crushes Passenger▸Mar 22 - Two sedans met head-on on Merrick Boulevard near midnight. Steel tore. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. Her neck broke under the force. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with crush injuries. The night held its breath.
A violent head-on crash between two sedans erupted late at night on Merrick Boulevard. According to the police report, the impact left a 21-year-old front passenger injured with severe neck and crush injuries. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Police also cite 'Other Vehicular' error. The injured woman wore a lap belt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data shows driver mistakes—failure to yield and unsafe speed—set the stage for this collision. The toll fell on the passenger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Woman on Dahill Road▸Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.
A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 26 - A sedan veered to park on Flatbush. The driver looked away. The bumper hit a man’s leg. Bone snapped. He stayed upright, pain sharp and sudden. The street did not forgive. The car rolled on. The man did not fall.
A sedan struck a 39-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue near 331 Flatbush. The man stood in the street when the car veered to park. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his leg. Bone gave way. He did not fall. He stayed awake while pain bloomed. The driver was looking elsewhere.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver failed to watch the road while maneuvering to park. No vehicle damage was reported. The man remained conscious at the scene.
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Wide U-Turn Ends in Violent BMW Collision▸Mar 25 - A Toyota swung wide on West 132nd. A BMW slammed its side. Glass burst. The Toyota driver, 48, bled from the head. He sat strapped in, dazed, under flickering streetlights. Failure to yield and driver distraction marked the crash.
A crash unfolded on West 132nd Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans collided. The Toyota, attempting a wide U-turn, was struck on its left side by a northbound BMW. The Toyota's 48-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The BMW's right front bumper hit the Toyota's side doors. The report notes the Toyota driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the violent impact.
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Van Turns Left, Scooter Rider Killed at Houston and Lafayette▸Mar 25 - A van turned left on East Houston. A man on a scooter went straight. He struck the van’s rear, was thrown, and died on the pavement. The crash crushed his skull. He was forty-three. The street stayed loud. The man never got up.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of East Houston Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van made a left turn as a 43-year-old man rode his KABOO e-scooter straight through the intersection. The scooter struck the van’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. The crash left one person dead. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Grand Concourse▸Mar 23 - A Ford SUV hit a 29-year-old man in the crosswalk at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street. The impact was direct and fatal. The street stayed busy. The man did not get up. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed when a 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when the SUV, traveling north, hit him with its center front end. The report states, 'A 29-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on. His body broke on the pavement.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left one person dead and a city unchanged.
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Van Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Kent Avenue▸Mar 23 - A van hit an e-scooter on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan. The rider, a 61-year-old man, flew from his scooter. He wore a helmet. He landed head first. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, morning quiet broken.
A van and an e-scooter collided on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 61-year-old man, riding the e-scooter, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The man suffered head injuries and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. The van struck the e-scooter as both vehicles traveled straight, the van northbound and the e-scooter eastbound. The impact was forceful, sending the rider head first onto the street.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Crushes Passenger▸Mar 22 - Two sedans met head-on on Merrick Boulevard near midnight. Steel tore. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. Her neck broke under the force. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with crush injuries. The night held its breath.
A violent head-on crash between two sedans erupted late at night on Merrick Boulevard. According to the police report, the impact left a 21-year-old front passenger injured with severe neck and crush injuries. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Police also cite 'Other Vehicular' error. The injured woman wore a lap belt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data shows driver mistakes—failure to yield and unsafe speed—set the stage for this collision. The toll fell on the passenger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Woman on Dahill Road▸Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.
A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 25 - A Toyota swung wide on West 132nd. A BMW slammed its side. Glass burst. The Toyota driver, 48, bled from the head. He sat strapped in, dazed, under flickering streetlights. Failure to yield and driver distraction marked the crash.
A crash unfolded on West 132nd Street near 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Two sedans collided. The Toyota, attempting a wide U-turn, was struck on its left side by a northbound BMW. The Toyota's 48-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and appeared incoherent at the scene. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The BMW's right front bumper hit the Toyota's side doors. The report notes the Toyota driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Systemic danger and driver error shaped the violent impact.
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Van Turns Left, Scooter Rider Killed at Houston and Lafayette▸Mar 25 - A van turned left on East Houston. A man on a scooter went straight. He struck the van’s rear, was thrown, and died on the pavement. The crash crushed his skull. He was forty-three. The street stayed loud. The man never got up.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of East Houston Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van made a left turn as a 43-year-old man rode his KABOO e-scooter straight through the intersection. The scooter struck the van’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. The crash left one person dead. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Grand Concourse▸Mar 23 - A Ford SUV hit a 29-year-old man in the crosswalk at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street. The impact was direct and fatal. The street stayed busy. The man did not get up. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed when a 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when the SUV, traveling north, hit him with its center front end. The report states, 'A 29-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on. His body broke on the pavement.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left one person dead and a city unchanged.
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Van Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Kent Avenue▸Mar 23 - A van hit an e-scooter on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan. The rider, a 61-year-old man, flew from his scooter. He wore a helmet. He landed head first. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, morning quiet broken.
A van and an e-scooter collided on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 61-year-old man, riding the e-scooter, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The man suffered head injuries and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. The van struck the e-scooter as both vehicles traveled straight, the van northbound and the e-scooter eastbound. The impact was forceful, sending the rider head first onto the street.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Crushes Passenger▸Mar 22 - Two sedans met head-on on Merrick Boulevard near midnight. Steel tore. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. Her neck broke under the force. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with crush injuries. The night held its breath.
A violent head-on crash between two sedans erupted late at night on Merrick Boulevard. According to the police report, the impact left a 21-year-old front passenger injured with severe neck and crush injuries. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Police also cite 'Other Vehicular' error. The injured woman wore a lap belt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data shows driver mistakes—failure to yield and unsafe speed—set the stage for this collision. The toll fell on the passenger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Woman on Dahill Road▸Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.
A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 25 - A van turned left on East Houston. A man on a scooter went straight. He struck the van’s rear, was thrown, and died on the pavement. The crash crushed his skull. He was forty-three. The street stayed loud. The man never got up.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of East Houston Street and Lafayette Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, a van made a left turn as a 43-year-old man rode his KABOO e-scooter straight through the intersection. The scooter struck the van’s right rear quarter panel. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries, dying at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. The crash left one person dead. No other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Grand Concourse▸Mar 23 - A Ford SUV hit a 29-year-old man in the crosswalk at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street. The impact was direct and fatal. The street stayed busy. The man did not get up. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed when a 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when the SUV, traveling north, hit him with its center front end. The report states, 'A 29-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on. His body broke on the pavement.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left one person dead and a city unchanged.
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Van Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Kent Avenue▸Mar 23 - A van hit an e-scooter on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan. The rider, a 61-year-old man, flew from his scooter. He wore a helmet. He landed head first. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, morning quiet broken.
A van and an e-scooter collided on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 61-year-old man, riding the e-scooter, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The man suffered head injuries and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. The van struck the e-scooter as both vehicles traveled straight, the van northbound and the e-scooter eastbound. The impact was forceful, sending the rider head first onto the street.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Crushes Passenger▸Mar 22 - Two sedans met head-on on Merrick Boulevard near midnight. Steel tore. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. Her neck broke under the force. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with crush injuries. The night held its breath.
A violent head-on crash between two sedans erupted late at night on Merrick Boulevard. According to the police report, the impact left a 21-year-old front passenger injured with severe neck and crush injuries. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Police also cite 'Other Vehicular' error. The injured woman wore a lap belt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data shows driver mistakes—failure to yield and unsafe speed—set the stage for this collision. The toll fell on the passenger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Woman on Dahill Road▸Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.
A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 23 - A Ford SUV hit a 29-year-old man in the crosswalk at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street. The impact was direct and fatal. The street stayed busy. The man did not get up. The city moved on.
A 29-year-old pedestrian was killed when a 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on at Grand Concourse and East 198th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing at the intersection when the SUV, traveling north, hit him with its center front end. The report states, 'A 29-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A 2002 Ford SUV struck him head-on. His body broke on the pavement.' The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The crash left one person dead and a city unchanged.
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Van Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Kent Avenue▸Mar 23 - A van hit an e-scooter on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan. The rider, a 61-year-old man, flew from his scooter. He wore a helmet. He landed head first. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, morning quiet broken.
A van and an e-scooter collided on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 61-year-old man, riding the e-scooter, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The man suffered head injuries and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. The van struck the e-scooter as both vehicles traveled straight, the van northbound and the e-scooter eastbound. The impact was forceful, sending the rider head first onto the street.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Crushes Passenger▸Mar 22 - Two sedans met head-on on Merrick Boulevard near midnight. Steel tore. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. Her neck broke under the force. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with crush injuries. The night held its breath.
A violent head-on crash between two sedans erupted late at night on Merrick Boulevard. According to the police report, the impact left a 21-year-old front passenger injured with severe neck and crush injuries. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Police also cite 'Other Vehicular' error. The injured woman wore a lap belt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data shows driver mistakes—failure to yield and unsafe speed—set the stage for this collision. The toll fell on the passenger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Woman on Dahill Road▸Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.
A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 23 - A van hit an e-scooter on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan. The rider, a 61-year-old man, flew from his scooter. He wore a helmet. He landed head first. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn and still, morning quiet broken.
A van and an e-scooter collided on Kent Avenue near Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 61-year-old man, riding the e-scooter, ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The man suffered head injuries and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he was wearing a helmet. The van struck the e-scooter as both vehicles traveled straight, the van northbound and the e-scooter eastbound. The impact was forceful, sending the rider head first onto the street.
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Head-On Sedan Collision Crushes Passenger▸Mar 22 - Two sedans met head-on on Merrick Boulevard near midnight. Steel tore. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. Her neck broke under the force. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with crush injuries. The night held its breath.
A violent head-on crash between two sedans erupted late at night on Merrick Boulevard. According to the police report, the impact left a 21-year-old front passenger injured with severe neck and crush injuries. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Police also cite 'Other Vehicular' error. The injured woman wore a lap belt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data shows driver mistakes—failure to yield and unsafe speed—set the stage for this collision. The toll fell on the passenger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Woman on Dahill Road▸Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.
A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 22 - Two sedans met head-on on Merrick Boulevard near midnight. Steel tore. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat took the blow. Her neck broke under the force. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with crush injuries. The night held its breath.
A violent head-on crash between two sedans erupted late at night on Merrick Boulevard. According to the police report, the impact left a 21-year-old front passenger injured with severe neck and crush injuries. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Police also cite 'Other Vehicular' error. The injured woman wore a lap belt. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data shows driver mistakes—failure to yield and unsafe speed—set the stage for this collision. The toll fell on the passenger.
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Speeding Sedan Kills Woman on Dahill Road▸Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.
A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 22 - A sedan sped down Dahill Road. The unlicensed driver struck a 60-year-old woman crossing midblock. The car hit her with its right front bumper. She died from head and internal injuries. Her body lay still under the streetlight.
A 60-year-old woman was killed on Dahill Road in Brooklyn when a speeding 2005 Acura sedan struck her as she crossed midblock. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver hit her with the right front bumper. The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the woman dead at the scene, her body illuminated by streetlights.
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Jeep Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 22 - A Jeep turned left on 218th Street. The driver did not yield. The front end hit an 86-year-old woman crossing at 99th Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV’s impact left her bleeding from the head.
An 86-year-old woman was crossing 218th Street at 99th Avenue in Queens when a Jeep SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. According to the police report, 'An 86-year-old woman crossing the road was struck by a turning Jeep. The front end hit her head. Blood pooled. She stayed conscious. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver was licensed and traveling east. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Nissan Speeding Strikes Tesla Turning Left▸Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 22 - A Nissan sped down West Fordham Road. A Tesla turned left. Metal tore. The Nissan’s nose hit the Tesla’s rear. A young man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The street fell quiet. Unsafe speed left its mark.
A crash unfolded on West Fordham Road at 2:35 a.m. A Nissan sedan, traveling west at unsafe speed, collided with the rear quarter panel of a Tesla sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, 'A Nissan sped west. A Tesla turned left. Metal screamed. The Nissan's nose struck the Tesla’s rear.' A 24-year-old man, the Nissan’s driver, suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the danger when speed overpowers control.
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Unlicensed Driver Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian▸Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 20 - A sedan ran the light on 18th Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, struck a 65-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Both died. Blood on the street. Traffic control disregarded. Daylight crash. System failed the vulnerable.
A 65-year-old woman was killed while crossing 18th Avenue at 64th Street in Brooklyn. She had the signal. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed 51-year-old man, ignored the traffic control and struck her. Both the pedestrian and the driver died from their injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan tore through. The unlicensed driver, 51, struck her. Both died. Blood on pavement. Signal ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The driver’s lack of a valid license is also documented. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore signals and operate vehicles without proper licensing.
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SUV Slams Parked BMW on Hemlock Street▸Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 12 - At dawn in East New York, an SUV crashed into a parked BMW. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious, trapped in the wreck. Blood pooled in the quiet street. Metal twisted. No one else was hurt.
A crash occurred on Hemlock Street near Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV struck a parked BMW. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was pinned behind the wheel with crush injuries to his arm. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked BMW was unoccupied. The SUV’s front end hit the BMW’s left side doors. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Down Elderly Pedestrian▸Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 7 - A sedan hit a 75-year-old woman crossing Jamaica Avenue. She died on the asphalt, struck head-on. The driver was distracted. Her head and body took the force. The street became a killing ground. The system did not shield her.
A 75-year-old woman was killed while crossing Jamaica Avenue when a westbound sedan struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'The driver was distracted.' The woman suffered fatal head and internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, was traveling straight ahead when it hit her with its center front end. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are listed in the data. This crash underscores the deadly risk posed by driver distraction on city streets.
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Distracted Pickup Driver Strikes Pedestrians Deadly▸Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 3 - A Chevy pickup hit two people on Mermaid Avenue. The driver was distracted. A 41-year-old woman died beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man broke his pelvis. Both crossed with the signal. The street bore the weight of loss.
A westbound Chevy pickup struck two pedestrians at Mermaid Avenue and West 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 41-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was hit head-on and killed beneath the truck. An 18-year-old man, also crossing with the signal, suffered pelvic fractures. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The only listed contributing factor is Driver Inattention/Distraction. Both victims were in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the data.
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Ford SUV Slams E-Bike at Flatbush Turn▸Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 3 - A Ford SUV hit a turning e-bike at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N. The 19-year-old rider bled on the cold asphalt. His whole body hurt. Five SUV occupants were unscathed. The street kept moving. The morning stayed hard.
A Ford SUV traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a southbound e-bike as it turned left onto Avenue N. The 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a turning e-bike. The 19-year-old rider lay bleeding across the asphalt, helmetless and broken, his whole body in pain, eyes open to the cold morning and the sound of traffic.' Five people inside the SUV, including the driver, were not reported injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use is mentioned only to note its absence after the crash, not as a cause. The crash left the e-bike rider wounded and the street unchanged.
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Inexperienced Driver Turns, Strikes Head-On▸Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Mar 2 - A young driver turned west on Cedargrove Avenue. He hit head-on. The bumper crumpled. Blood streaked the wheel. His face split open. He stayed conscious. The street fell silent. One man, age 65, was also hurt.
An 18-year-old man, alone in a Lexus sedan, turned west onto Cedargrove Avenue near New Dorp Lane and struck head-on. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' contributed to the crash. The impact crushed the front bumper and left the driver with severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The report states he wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The crash shows the danger when drivers lack experience and turn improperly.
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Speeding SUV Ejects Passenger on Lefferts Boulevard▸Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Feb 20 - A speeding SUV slammed a parked sedan in Queens. A man, 28, clung outside. He flew. Hit the ground. Unconscious. Cut. Broken. Teens inside bled and bruised. The driver had no license. The street fell silent.
A violent crash unfolded on Lefferts Boulevard near 103rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, an unlicensed driver sped north in a 2006 SUV and struck a parked sedan. A 28-year-old man, riding on the outside of the SUV, was ejected and landed unconscious with severe lacerations and broken bones. Two 15-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy inside the SUV suffered head and facial injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. Several occupants used no safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the street scarred and still.
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Permit-Holding SUV Driver Strikes Girl Dead▸Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Feb 17 - A Ford SUV hit a 7-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She died on the street. The driver had only a permit. Police blamed driver inexperience. The SUV showed no damage. The road fell silent after the crash.
A 7-year-old girl was killed while crossing Newtown Road at 45th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV, driven by a permit-holder, struck her with the center front end. She died on the pavement. The report states, “A 7-year-old girl in a marked crosswalk was struck and killed by a Ford SUV driven by a permit-holder. She died on the pavement. The SUV’s front was clean.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle’s occupants. The girl was crossing without a signal, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the risks faced by children in city crosswalks.
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Distracted SUV Plows Into Humboldt Street▸Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Feb 16 - A Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. The driver lost focus. The road was slick. Metal buckled. Three people inside were hurt. Blood pooled. The crash left wounds and silence behind.
A 1997 Chevy SUV crashed on Humboldt Street. Three occupants were injured. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted. The road was slick.' The front passenger, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe head bleeding. The driver, age 48, had minor head bleeding. A 20-year-old rear passenger was bruised. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' All injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s center front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the danger when attention lapses and roads turn slick.
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Van Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue▸Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Feb 16 - A van crashed into a sedan’s rear on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts. The blow broke the sedan driver’s back. He stayed conscious, buckled in pain. The street was quiet. Distraction behind the wheel brought injury. Metal and bone bore the cost.
A van struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue near Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old sedan driver suffered a broken back but remained conscious and buckled in his seat. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor in this crash. The sedan’s rear took the brunt of the hit, while the van’s front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel is the only factor cited by police. The crash left pain and injury in its wake.
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Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On, Passenger Crushed▸Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.
Feb 6 - Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Both drivers distracted. Steel crushed steel. A woman in the middle seat took the blow. Her neck snapped. She stayed awake. The city’s streets left her broken. No one saw. No one stopped.
Two sedans collided head-on near Rogers Avenue and Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive and distracted. A 40-year-old woman, riding in the middle front seat, suffered neck and crush injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger was held by a lap belt, as noted after the driver errors. Other occupants, including both drivers, sustained unspecified injuries. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving passengers exposed to violent impact.