Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 66?
No Accident: Brooklyn Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop It?
Precinct 66: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Deaths Keep Coming
In Precinct 66, the streets do not forgive. Since January 2022, 21 people have died in crashes here. Sixteen more suffered serious injuries. The numbers do not tell the whole story. They do not show the blood on the crosswalk or the shoes left behind.
Just last month, a 17-year-old was killed and a 14-year-old thrown from a moped on Avenue N. The cause: “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Unsafe Speed” (NYC Open Data). The street was quiet after. The loss was not.
In April, a 61-year-old man was killed crossing Bay Parkway. The SUV kept going straight. He did not (NYC Open Data).
The Pattern Is Clear
SUVs and cars do most of the killing. Out of all pedestrian injuries and deaths, SUVs and sedans are responsible for the largest share. Trucks, buses, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll, but the weight of the harm is clear. The dead are not just numbers. They are children, elders, neighbors.
A neighbor, after a recent double fatality, put it plain: “Drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.” (CBS New York). The police know the hotspots. The city knows the patterns. Still, the bodies pile up.
Leadership: Action and Silence
Local leaders have tools. The city now has the power to lower speed limits. Speed cameras are renewed. But the pace of real change is slow. The police in Precinct 66 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target the corners where people keep dying. They can write tickets for speeding, for failure to yield, for running red lights. They can make it stop. But only if they act.
What You Can Do
This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement where it matters. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand action, not words. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.
Citations
▸ Citations
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-18
- Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Two Men, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 44
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
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212-788-7387
District 17
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 66 Police Precinct 66 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 17.
It contains Brooklyn CB12, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Borough Park, Kensington, Mapleton-Midwood (West).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 66
SUV Right Turn Hits E-Scooter Rider▸A 16-year-old e-scooter rider was injured and ejected after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on the right side. The rider suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights driver errors in turning maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 in Brooklyn on 38th Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. A 2023 Ford SUV was making a right turn traveling west when it struck a 16-year-old male riding an e-scooter straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider was ejected from the scooter, suffered facial abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the rider but notes unspecified contributing factors for the rider. The driver's action of making a right turn into the path of the e-scooter was the critical error leading to the collision and injury. This incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Pedestrians▸A left-turning SUV struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both victims, a woman and an infant, suffered whiplash and lower body injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield and inexperience as key factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of 52 Street and 17 Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. A male driver operating a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when he failed to yield right-of-way to two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The pedestrians, a 40-year-old woman and an infant, were both injured, sustaining whiplash and bodily injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and entire body. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The victims were conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The impact injured her upper arm and shoulder, leaving her in shock. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention at intersections.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:44 on 51st Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury and was reported in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Outside Intersection in Brooklyn▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, indicating the driver’s failure to yield and distraction were primary causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her inattention directly led to the crash.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on 60 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, reporting whiplash and remaining conscious after the collision. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Sedan Hits Barrier, Driver Suffers Facial Injury▸A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Caton Avenue Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 16-year-old e-scooter rider was injured and ejected after an SUV made a right turn and struck him on the right side. The rider suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash highlights driver errors in turning maneuvers.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:12 in Brooklyn on 38th Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. A 2023 Ford SUV was making a right turn traveling west when it struck a 16-year-old male riding an e-scooter straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The rider was ejected from the scooter, suffered facial abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the rider but notes unspecified contributing factors for the rider. The driver's action of making a right turn into the path of the e-scooter was the critical error leading to the collision and injury. This incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.
2SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Pedestrians▸A left-turning SUV struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both victims, a woman and an infant, suffered whiplash and lower body injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield and inexperience as key factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of 52 Street and 17 Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. A male driver operating a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when he failed to yield right-of-way to two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The pedestrians, a 40-year-old woman and an infant, were both injured, sustaining whiplash and bodily injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and entire body. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The victims were conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The impact injured her upper arm and shoulder, leaving her in shock. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention at intersections.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:44 on 51st Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury and was reported in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Outside Intersection in Brooklyn▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, indicating the driver’s failure to yield and distraction were primary causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her inattention directly led to the crash.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on 60 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, reporting whiplash and remaining conscious after the collision. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Sedan Hits Barrier, Driver Suffers Facial Injury▸A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Caton Avenue Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A left-turning SUV struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. Both victims, a woman and an infant, suffered whiplash and lower body injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield and inexperience as key factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at the intersection of 52 Street and 17 Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. A male driver operating a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn when he failed to yield right-of-way to two pedestrians crossing with the signal. The pedestrians, a 40-year-old woman and an infant, were both injured, sustaining whiplash and bodily injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and entire body. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The victims were conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The impact injured her upper arm and shoulder, leaving her in shock. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention at intersections.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:44 on 51st Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury and was reported in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Outside Intersection in Brooklyn▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, indicating the driver’s failure to yield and distraction were primary causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her inattention directly led to the crash.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on 60 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, reporting whiplash and remaining conscious after the collision. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Sedan Hits Barrier, Driver Suffers Facial Injury▸A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Caton Avenue Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 41-year-old woman crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The impact injured her upper arm and shoulder, leaving her in shock. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention at intersections.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:44 on 51st Street near 15th Avenue in Brooklyn. A vehicle traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury and was reported in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Hits Pedestrian Outside Intersection in Brooklyn▸A 19-year-old male pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, indicating the driver’s failure to yield and distraction were primary causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her inattention directly led to the crash.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on 60 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, reporting whiplash and remaining conscious after the collision. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Sedan Hits Barrier, Driver Suffers Facial Injury▸A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Caton Avenue Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 19-year-old male pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.
According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, indicating the driver’s failure to yield and distraction were primary causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her inattention directly led to the crash.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on 60 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, reporting whiplash and remaining conscious after the collision. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Sedan Hits Barrier, Driver Suffers Facial Injury▸A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Caton Avenue Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on 60 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, reporting whiplash and remaining conscious after the collision. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Sedan Hits Barrier, Driver Suffers Facial Injury▸A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Caton Avenue Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
Sedan Hits Barrier, Driver Suffers Facial Injury▸A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Caton Avenue Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A sedan slammed front-first on McDonald Avenue. The driver, a 25-year-old woman, took the hit. Her face was bloodied. Shock set in. Airbags burst. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 22:16. She suffered facial injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Lexus, sustained center front-end damage. Airbags deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error or another cause, but does not detail specifics. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent risks drivers face and the dangers present on city streets.
Sedan Hits Cyclist on Caton Avenue Brooklyn▸A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A sedan slammed into a 19-year-old cyclist on Caton Avenue. The rider took the blow to his upper arm. He left bruised. The street stayed silent. Systemic danger lingers for those on two wheels.
According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan heading west on Caton Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruises. The sedan hit the bike's front center with its left front quarter panel. Both were going straight. No vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but does not cite any cyclist errors. The absence of clear contributing factors highlights driver error as central to the crash. The incident exposes the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on Brooklyn streets.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 63-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV making a right turn hit her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 in Brooklyn on 46th Street near 9th Avenue. A 63-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision▸A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A sedan struck an e-scooter on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan driver was distracted, causing the crash. Impact damaged both vehicles’ front ends, highlighting dangers from driver inattention.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 51st Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Toyota sedan and a 2022 Swinda e-scooter. The sedan was starting from parking and traveling west when it struck the e-scooter, which was also traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, sustained a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, specifically implicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention. There are no contributing factors listed for the e-scooter driver. This crash underscores the lethal risk posed by driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection▸A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan traveling north hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact caused contusions and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield outside intersection zones.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center back end, indicating the driver did not stop or yield to the pedestrian. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The absence of driver yielding to a pedestrian outside an intersection is a critical error leading to this injury. No helmet or crossing signal use was cited as a factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing legally outside intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 47-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision at 9:39 p.m.
According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 35 Street and 14 Avenue in Brooklyn when he was struck by a 2024 Ford SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice to emphasize the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Bay Pkwy▸A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.
Box Truck Right Turn Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist▸An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
An 11-year-old boy riding a bike east on 40 St was struck by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The impact to the bike’s front and truck’s trailer left the child with knee and lower leg injuries. The boy remained conscious.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 40 St was making a right turn when it struck an 11-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's trailer and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a male child, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the truck's turning maneuver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2010 vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles turning across bike lanes or paths, with vulnerable riders at risk of severe injury.
SUV Reverses, Hits Elderly Woman in Brooklyn▸A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 69-year-old woman suffered leg fractures when an SUV backed into her near 51st Street. The driver reversed unsafely. The crash left the pedestrian with severe injuries.
According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2017 Kia SUV backing south near 51st Street in Brooklyn at 13:48. The SUV hit her with its right rear bumper as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the driver’s failure to ensure a clear path before reversing. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights the risk posed by unsafe backing in city streets.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 78-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection of 47 St and 8 Ave in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM when she was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report cites glare as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility for the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the left turn maneuver combined with glare led to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn▸A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She sustained facial contusions but remained conscious after the impact.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection in Brooklyn on 9 Avenue near 58 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan, traveling east and making a right turn, struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the vehicle's turning maneuver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but no contributing factors from the pedestrian were cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections.
Distracted SUV Hits Woman on 54th Street▸A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A 66-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV on 54th Street in Brooklyn. Driver inattention caused the crash. The woman suffered back injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage.
According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV traveling north on 54th Street in Brooklyn struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and whiplash and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people on foot.
Pick-up Truck Left Turn Hits Bicyclist▸A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.
A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a westbound bicyclist on McDonald Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions and shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting driver error in turn execution.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound on McDonald Ave was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn eastbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but identifies the pick-up truck driver’s left turn maneuver as the critical driver action preceding the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in urban traffic environments.