Who Dies Next? Blood on Precinct 63’s Streets

A 60-year-old man was crushed beneath the front of a southbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The impact was direct and fatal. A parked wood chipper nearby was torn. The street was dark and silent after the deadly collision.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed near Flatbush Avenue and Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck him full-on, according to the police report. The report states the victim was crushed beneath the center front end of the SUV, suffering fatal injuries to his entire body. The SUV was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The narrative describes the scene: 'His body struck full-on. A parked wood chipper stood torn. The street was dark. The silence after was complete.' The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both driver and pedestrian, providing no details on driver errors or external conditions. The evidence highlights the lethal force of the vehicle’s impact and the systemic dangers present on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771642, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound motorcyclist struck the left rear bumper of a southbound sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions but remained conscious. The crash exposed risks in vehicle turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, at 6:37 AM in Brooklyn near Avenue I, a motorbike traveling north collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound sedan making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The motorbike's point of impact and damage was the center front end, indicating a frontal collision with the sedan's rear. The report lists the motorcyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The crash highlights the dangers motorcyclists face when vehicles execute turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771486, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan barreled south on Utica Avenue and struck a man crossing with the signal. Blood streaked his face. He stood, conscious, torn by steel and rage, his eye lacerated, the street marked by violence and failure.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Utica Avenue at Avenue K struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The report states the vehicle's front end hit the pedestrian head-on, resulting in severe lacerations to his eye. The pedestrian remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the collision. The pedestrian's behavior—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's aggressive actions and failure to yield. The incident underscores the danger posed by aggressive driving and the systemic risks faced by people walking in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered a back injury but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported at the scene in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 56 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was conscious at the time of the report. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without other noted violations. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758763, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after being hit by an SUV while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. The driver, traveling westbound, struck the child with the vehicle’s front center, causing injury but no loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Flatbush Avenue near Avenue V in Brooklyn at 17:29. The child was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when a westbound SUV struck him at the vehicle’s center front end. The toddler sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related fault. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end, confirming the point of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver actions in areas where pedestrians cross unsignaled.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 68-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being hit by an SUV making a left turn on East 71 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the severity of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:24 AM on East 71 Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. A 68-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal when he was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV, a 2024 Jeep, had no visible damage despite the impact occurring at the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The absence of vehicle damage suggests a significant force transferred to the pedestrian, emphasizing the danger posed by turning vehicles to those crossing mid-block.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan cut left on Utica Avenue. An e-bike shot straight. Two young men launched from the bike, heads striking pavement. Blood pooled. Both lay conscious, bleeding, silent in the Brooklyn night. The street bore witness to their pain.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Utica Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn collided with an e-bike traveling straight. The crash occurred at 22:40. The report states, 'A sedan turned left. An e-bike kept straight. Two young men flew from the bike, no helmets. Their heads hit pavement. Blood pooled. Both conscious. Both bleeding.' Both e-bike riders, aged 22 and 21, were ejected and suffered severe head injuries with heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver error. The sedan's left turn across the e-bike's path and the disregard for traffic control devices are central to the crash. The report notes the e-bike riders were not wearing helmets, but this detail is mentioned after the driver’s failure to obey traffic rules. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by driver actions and traffic violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian suffered head abrasions after being hit outside an intersection on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The victim remained conscious despite injuries. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle and occurred in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured outside an intersection on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 4:30 a.m. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the pedestrian's location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and notes an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions are listed in the report. The absence of cited driver errors or contributing factors leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian was clearly struck outside of a crosswalk or intersection area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753259, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at night on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. Impact struck the front center of one car and left rear quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Kings Highway in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and south. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the southbound sedan. The driver of the westbound vehicle, a 30-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted from both drivers failing to maintain attention, leading to the impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752434, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 57-year-old man crossing outside an intersection on Flatbush Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan. The driver’s inattention caused a center front impact, injuring the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the collision. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753247, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 93-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered severe full-body injuries. The vehicle was demolished. According to the police report, the crash involved other vehicular factors. The driver was incoherent after impact, highlighting the crash's severity.

At 10:45 AM in Brooklyn near East 69 Street, a 93-year-old male driver operating a 2006 Toyota sedan was severely injured in a crash. According to the police report, the driver sustained injuries to his entire body and was incoherent after the collision. The vehicle was demolished, indicating a high-impact crash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' factors twice as contributing causes, signaling driver error or vehicle-related issues without specifying exact violations. The driver was licensed and traveling west, going straight ahead before impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver-related vehicular factors in serious collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped passenger was violently ejected and injured on East 52 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a southbound SUV and an eastbound moped. The passenger suffered full-body contusions and incoherence, with traffic control violations cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:14 on East 52 Street in Brooklyn involving a southbound Nissan SUV and an eastbound Zhejiang moped. The moped carried two occupants, including a 23-year-old male passenger who was riding outside the vehicle and was ejected during the collision. The passenger sustained injuries to his entire body, was incoherent, and suffered contusions and bruises. The moped driver was unlicensed. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. The SUV struck the moped with its left front bumper, causing the passenger to be thrown from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls and unlicensed operation of vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered severe whole-body injuries after an oversized SUV struck him at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue. The pedestrian was semiconscious, caught getting on or off a vehicle. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn around 1:24 AM. The pedestrian was described as semiconscious with injuries to his entire body after being struck by a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling south, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role. The pedestrian was engaged in getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus at the time. The SUV showed no damage, suggesting a significant impact on the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead, but the vehicle's size and obstructed view were key elements in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 17-year-old bicyclist on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the collision that caused upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Lincoln sedan traveling east collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper striking the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not cited with any contributing factors. The sedan had three occupants and was driven by a licensed female driver. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as central causes of injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved multiple vehicular contributing factors, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue H in Brooklyn at 6:30 PM involving a motorcycle and an SUV traveling in opposite directions. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors or conditions related to vehicle operation. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends, highlighting the severity of the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745658, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 34-year-old female passenger in the rear suffered facial contusions and bruises, remaining conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling east and south. The driver of the eastbound Ford SUV was going straight ahead, while the southbound Audi SUV was making a left turn. The collision point was the center front end of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Audi. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Tinted Windows" as contributing factors, indicating driver error in responding to traffic conditions. A 34-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the Ford SUV sustained facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at East 73 Street and Avenue K in Brooklyn. The male driver of one sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:52 on East 73 Street near Avenue K in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other east, collided with impact centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The male driver of the northbound Ford sedan, aged 26, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with the Ford impacted at the center front and the Nissan at the right front quarter panel. The female driver of the eastbound Nissan was licensed and driving straight ahead. The collision highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742626, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 40-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs traveling north collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both vehicles were stopped or moving straight ahead before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742161, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger suffered a concussion and head injury in a collision on Belt Parkway. Both vehicles, traveling east, collided front to front. The passenger, unhelmeted, was injured but remained conscious. Driver errors cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2022 Canam motorcycle and a 2022 CAN multi-wheeled vehicle, both traveling east and colliding front to front. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 24-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear or sidecar position. She sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors twice as contributing causes, indicating driver-related errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The collision's impact and the lack of helmet use contributed to the severity of the passenger's injuries. The drivers were going straight ahead at the time of impact, but the exact nature of the driver errors remains categorized under 'Other Vehicular' factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745030, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old bicyclist suffered head injuries after a sedan collided with him at New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected but sustained a contusion and bruising to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites the driver’s error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The bicyclist, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but was not ejected from the bike. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The bicyclist’s injury severity was rated as level 3, confirming significant harm. The driver of the sedan was licensed, while the bicyclist’s licensing status is not applicable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15