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A sedan making a left turn collided with a pick-up truck traveling straight on Norway Avenue. Three occupants suffered whole-body and chest injuries, all in shock. Driver distraction caused the crash, leaving multiple injured and vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on Norway Avenue involving a 2011 Nissan sedan and a 2018 Mercedes pick-up truck. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the pick-up truck traveling straight south. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan's driver was unlicensed, and the pick-up truck driver held a permit. Three occupants were injured: the sedan driver, the pick-up truck driver, and a passenger in the pick-up truck. Injuries included entire body trauma and chest pain, with all victims experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was sustained to the left front bumper of the sedan and right front bumper of the pick-up truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old helmeted motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body contusions after a collision on Staten Island. The crash involved a distracted driver making a left turn and a motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard near Lincoln Avenue in Staten Island at 3:10 PM. The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling southbound going straight ahead when he collided with a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the motorcyclist's behavior, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732591, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck on Hylan Boulevard. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious with bruising. The crash exposed critical driver error at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Narrows Road South around 7:30 AM. The 37-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, as cited twice in the contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report highlights the driver’s failure to yield as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle operators neglecting right-of-way rules at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729777, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion. Police cite driver failure to yield and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV was making a left turn on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 9:15 p.m. when it struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with one occupant. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729487, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old driver suffered neck injuries in a Staten Island crash. The collision involved two sedans at McClean Avenue. According to the police report, the injured driver disregarded traffic control and showed inexperience, causing a left-front impact and vehicle damage.

At 7:15 PM on Staten Island's McClean Avenue, two sedans collided. According to the police report, the 17-year-old driver, who was making a left turn, disregarded traffic control signals and demonstrated driver inexperience. This caused a collision impacting the left front bumper of his vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan traveling straight ahead. The injured teen occupant, wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the teen's vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The female driver and front passenger of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. Two sedans traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, driven by a 34-year-old woman, was stopped in traffic before the collision. The front vehicle was also traveling south. The rear driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' contributing directly to the crash. Both the driver and front passenger of the rear sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The front vehicle showed no damage, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. No ejections were reported. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727471, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Hylan Boulevard under aggressive driving conditions. A female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock. Impact struck left rear quarter panel and center back end. The crash exposed dangerous driver behavior on Staten Island streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 PM on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island involving two sedans traveling southbound. The collision was caused by aggressive driving or road rage, as cited in the contributing factors. The impact points were the left rear quarter panel of a 2023 Nissan sedan and the center back end of a 2019 Subaru sedan. One female driver, age 42, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights aggressive driving as the primary driver error leading to this collision, with no other contributing factors specified. No blame is placed on the injured occupant, focusing instead on the hazardous driver behavior that triggered the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a motor scooter heading west on Katan Avenue. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. Two 15-year-old males on the scooter were ejected and injured, sustaining contusions to their lower legs and feet. The sedan driver was licensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Katan Avenue in Staten Island at 14:50. A sedan driven by a licensed female driver traveling south collided head-on with a motor scooter traveling west. The motor scooter carried two 15-year-old male occupants, both ejected and injured with contusions and bruises to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The injured were conscious but suffered moderate injuries. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victims themselves, focusing on the failure of traffic control compliance by the drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723249, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Hylan Boulevard in a rear-end crash. A six-year-old passenger suffered neck abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in multi-vehicle collisions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard at 15:25 involving two SUVs traveling southbound. The first vehicle, a 2021 Jeep SUV, was slowing or stopping when it was struck in the center back end by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling straight ahead. The impact caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles. A six-year-old female passenger in the rear left seat of the Jeep was injured, sustaining neck abrasions but remained conscious and was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the striking driver failed to maintain attention. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the risks posed by distracted driving in rear-end crashes involving vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing Amboy Road with the signal when a southbound sedan made a left turn and struck her. The impact caused contusions and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

At approximately 8:45 AM on Amboy Road near Keegans Lane in Staten Island, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal. According to the police report, a southbound 2011 Nissan sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and located at the intersection at the time of impact. There were no contributing factors listed for the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to yield during the left turn directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Ebbitts Avenue and Hylan Boulevard. A 37-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved a failure to yield during a left turn, striking the left side of a northbound vehicle. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:44 AM on Staten Island at Ebbitts Avenue near Hylan Boulevard. A 37-year-old female driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when she collided with a northbound Audi sedan. The point of impact was the left side doors of the Audi and the right front bumper of the Nissan. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly,' indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment during the turn. The female driver of the Nissan suffered chest injuries and was in shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The male driver of the Audi was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Staten Island crash on Amboy Road involved an SUV striking a sedan from behind. The SUV driver, distracted and speeding, caused a collision that injured the sedan’s driver, who suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged both vehicles’ rear and front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Amboy Road in Staten Island at 17:40. The collision involved a 1995 Ford SUV traveling east, which rear-ended a 2022 Hyundai sedan also traveling east but making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' contributing directly to the crash. The sedan’s driver, a 61-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper. The report highlights driver errors—speeding and distraction—as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by a 2022 Kia SUV on Midland Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2022 Kia SUV traveling west on Midland Avenue at 11:30 p.m. The SUV driver was going straight ahead when the vehicle’s center front end struck the bicyclist’s center back end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report highlights the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause of the crash, focusing on systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with the left side of an SUV on Greaves Avenue. The 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered full-body injuries and incoherence. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Greaves Avenue in Staten Island at 7:10 PM. A motorcycle traveling northeast struck the left side doors of an eastbound SUV that was slowing or stopping. The 19-year-old male motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was operating the vehicle legally but was impacted on the left side. The motorcyclist's failure to yield and unsafe speed were central to the crash dynamics, highlighting dangerous driver behavior leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided eastbound on Staten Island Expressway. The front passenger in one SUV suffered a fractured knee and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on the Staten Island Expressway collided. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of one SUV striking the right front bumper of the other. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error in obeying traffic signals or signs. A 44-year-old male front passenger in one of the SUVs was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee-lower leg-foot injury. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716124, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The crash involved a motorcycle and an SUV traveling southbound. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hylan Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report notes the rider was not wearing safety equipment. The contributing factor identified was driver inattention or distraction. Both vehicles showed no damage and had no points of impact noted except the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the driver error of inattention that led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714422, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making an improper left turn collided with a truck on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. The impact struck the SUV’s right side doors. An 11-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion, conscious but injured, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:04 on Staten Island’s Hylan Boulevard. A 2023 Kia SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck a northbound 2022 Chevrolet truck going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The report cites the SUV driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." An 11-year-old male passenger seated in the front, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710219, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A USPS vehicle making a left turn collided with a southbound sedan on Hylan Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting systemic dangers in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Hylan Boulevard when a USPS vehicle was making a left turn and struck a sedan traveling straight south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the USPS vehicle and the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. The USPS vehicle driver was also noted for inattention or distraction. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal suffered a hip and upper leg contusion when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at an intersection on New Dorp Lane where a vehicle was making a left turn traveling northeast. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly,' which directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian, a 17-year-old female, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. She sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old e-bicyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions after a collision with a stationary SUV on Staten Island. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the bicyclist injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island at 16:51. A 71-year-old male e-bicyclist was injured when he collided with a parked SUV that was struck on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor from the SUV driver. The bicyclist’s injury was not linked to any contributing factor on his part, and no safety equipment was noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, especially to vulnerable road users like elderly bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706860, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15