Who Dies Next? Blood on Precinct 63’s Streets

Two SUVs slammed front to front on Foster Avenue. One driver, a woman, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Three others were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. Police list all causes as unspecified.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed head-on at Foster Avenue and Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was knocked unconscious and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, including a 55-year-old male driver and two passengers, were also injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision, with damage to the left front bumpers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. Safety equipment is noted for both drivers, but no helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The police report provides no further narrative or explanation for the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817629, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Avenue P in Brooklyn. A five-year-old girl and two adults were injured. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed busy. Danger did not pause.

Two sedans collided at Avenue P and Hendrickson Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted at the time of the crash. A five-year-old girl riding in the rear seat was hurt. Two drivers, a 46-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, also suffered injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for all involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal bent and people shaken. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817492, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and a minibike collided on Avenue T at East 66th Street. The impact broke the minibike rider’s leg. Passengers in both vehicles escaped serious harm. The street stayed quiet, but the crash left one child hurt and shaken.

A sedan and a minibike collided at Avenue T and East 66th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left a 12-year-old male minibike rider with a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan carried an 18-year-old male driver and a 17-year-old male passenger, both uninjured. Three other occupants, including a 51-year-old woman and two children, were listed but not seriously hurt. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The point of impact was the center front end of the minibike and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. No driver errors or violations were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan slammed into an SUV at Utica and Fillmore. Two people, a woman and a child, suffered back injuries. Police cited driver inattention. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The street stayed open. The danger remained.

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan were both going straight when they crashed. The impact left a 46-year-old woman and an 8-year-old girl with back injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was struck on the left side doors, while the sedan sustained damage to its front end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by passengers when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans slammed together at Avenue O and Schenectady Avenue. Both drivers hurt. One struck in the legs, the other across the body. Police cite unsafe speed and distraction. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Brooklyn streets, again, bear the scars.

Two sedans crashed at Avenue O and Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured—one suffered whiplash and leg injuries, the other whiplash and injuries to the entire body. Two other occupants were involved but their injuries were not specified. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash left visible damage to the front and side of the cars. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data underscores the dangers of speed and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816046, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. One driver struck the rear of another car. A man suffered neck and internal injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left shock and pain in its wake.

Two sedans crashed on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue T in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. A 46-year-old man driving one car suffered neck and internal injuries and was in shock. Another 46-year-old male occupant was also involved, with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage, with one hit in the right rear bumper and the other in the center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle slammed into a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue U. The rider was ejected and killed. Five others in the fire truck escaped serious harm. Unsafe speed played a role. The street stayed quiet, but the damage was done.

A deadly crash unfolded late at night on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle and a fire apparatus collided. The 30-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Five occupants in the fire truck, including its driver, were not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcyclist, but only after citing unsafe speed as a factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll: one life lost, a city street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck hard on Belt Parkway. The right rear passenger took a blow to the head. He was conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified. The crash left scars on the car and the man inside.

A crash involving a sedan occurred on Belt Parkway near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 35-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear was injured, suffering a head wound and internal complaints. He was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper, with the point of impact at the center back end. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are noted in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The only other person listed was a witness. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815286, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Belt Parkway. Pavement was slick. One woman, riding the motorcycle, was ejected and injured. She suffered abrasions to her shoulder and arm. Three others were involved. No other injuries reported.

A crash occurred on Belt Parkway involving a motorcycle and a sedan. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery at the time of the collision. The motorcycle driver, a 21-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious at the scene. Three other occupants, including the sedan driver and two passengers, were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor for all parties. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorcycle was damaged at the left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814569, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A moped and sedan collided on Avenue K. The moped rider was ejected and injured. Both vehicles showed damage. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. The street bore the marks of impact. The city’s danger was plain.

A crash on Avenue K in Brooklyn involved a moped and a sedan, both traveling west. According to the police report, the moped rider, a 34-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a knee and leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped was changing lanes when it struck the sedan’s right side. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old woman, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The moped rider had no safety equipment. The crash left both vehicles damaged. The report highlights driver errors as key causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813971, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Flatbush Avenue and Kings Highway. Both drivers were hurt. Police cite improper lane use and distraction. Metal twisted. Arms and backs bruised. The street stayed open. The danger stayed with it.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers—a 35-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman—suffered injuries to their arms and backs. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risks when drivers lose focus and fail to keep to their lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812910, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles crashed on Belt Parkway at night. One driver suffered chest injuries. Others escaped with minor or unspecified harm. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the dark. The road stayed open, but lives changed in a flash.

According to the police report, a crash involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans occurred on Belt Parkway at 10:10 p.m. Multiple drivers were involved. One 47-year-old male driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. Other occupants, including a 60-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old male driver, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. All vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision happened. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left visible damage to the front ends of the vehicles. No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were cited in the data. Helmet use and signaling were not listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan reversed on Avenue M. The driver struck a 70-year-old man crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered leg abrasions. Police cite unsafe backing and failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The danger was real.

A 70-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan, backing southbound on Avenue M near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, struck him as he crossed in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver and another occupant of the sedan were not reported injured. The crash highlights the risks pedestrians face from drivers reversing without proper caution and failing to yield, especially at intersections. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812500, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

On Belt Parkway, a taxi struck an SUV from behind. The SUV driver suffered a head injury. Police cited following too closely. Both vehicles moved straight ahead. The crash left one person hurt, another shaken, and exposed the danger of tailgating.

A crash on Belt Parkway involved a taxi and an SUV, both traveling west. According to the police report, the taxi struck the center back end of the SUV. The 48-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury. The 41-year-old male taxi driver was listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The report states, 'According to the police report, following too closely led to the collision.' No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to maintain safe distance, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user inside the struck vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The street bore the mark of distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Farragut Road in Brooklyn collided. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Another driver, a 54-year-old woman, and a 31-year-old male occupant reported unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for both drivers. Vehicle damage included right side doors and a right front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811881, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

Metal screeched on Kimball Street as a sedan struck the right side of a parked SUV. A 33-year-old man behind the wheel suffered back pain and whiplash, conscious but shaken. Emergency crews arrived to a scene marked by twisted doors and broken routine.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kimball Street near Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a sedan and two SUVs. The crash left a 33-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan, traveling north, struck the right side doors of a parked SUV, while another SUV was also involved, sustaining damage to its right front bumper. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing danger posed by driver error, specifically the failure to yield, in New York City traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808636, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Kings Hwy and E 40 St in Brooklyn. Metal scraped and glass scattered. A 72-year-old male driver suffered an arm abrasion. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The evening air carried the sharp scent of gasoline and dust.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at the intersection of Kings Hwy and E 40 St in Brooklyn. The collision left a 72-year-old male driver injured with an abrasion to his arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Additionally, 'Alcohol Involvement' is cited for one driver. These driver errors are central to the incident. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the consequences when traffic controls fail and alcohol is involved behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808300, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal crumpled and glass rattled on Kings Highway at Avenue K as a sedan stopped in traffic was struck from behind. Two rear passengers, a man and a woman, suffered bruises and abrasions. Sirens echoed as emergency crews responded in the late afternoon light.

Two passengers in a sedan were injured when their vehicle, stopped in traffic on Kings Highway at Avenue K, was rear-ended by another car. According to the police report, the crash resulted in a male passenger sustaining contusions and a female passenger suffering abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. These driver errors directly preceded the impact, which struck the right rear bumper of the sedan. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. Both injured passengers were conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air filled with the sound of metal on metal as a sedan struck the back of a pickup truck on Belt Parkway. Emergency lights flashed. A 25-year-old driver suffered a head injury and whiplash, conscious but shaken amid the chaos.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway collided with the center rear end of a pickup truck, also heading east. The crash left the 25-year-old driver of the sedan injured, with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan failed to maintain a safe distance before impact. 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' is also cited, suggesting sudden changes in traffic ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when driver attention lapses and following distances shrink on busy city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806731, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14