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Two pedestrians suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn on Senator Street. Both were conscious and injured at the intersection, highlighting driver failure to yield right-of-way as the critical factor.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV, traveling east and making a left turn on Senator Street, struck two pedestrians crossing at an intersection without a signal. Both pedestrians, aged 26 and 32, sustained abrasions to their knees and lower legs and were conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. Both pedestrians were crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes driver error—specifically failure to yield—as the cause. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrians were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound bicyclist was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 1 p.m. A 54-year-old female bicyclist traveling south was hit by a 2023 Mercedes SUV making a right turn southwest. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper striking the cyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, was unconscious at the scene, and experienced minor bleeding. The report lists the SUV driver’s errors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The cyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield and misusing lanes during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old man suffered a fractured hip and leg after a vehicle struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian squarely in the front. The victim was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on Fort Hamilton Parkway near Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. A pedestrian, a 77-year-old male, was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights driver error and systemic danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 18-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and shock after a high-speed crash on a Belt Parkway ramp. The sedan struck with its right front bumper, sustaining damage. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:12 AM on a Belt Parkway ramp involving a 2024 Honda sedan traveling east. The sole occupant, an 18-year-old male driver, was injured with facial trauma and minor bleeding, and experienced shock. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper, the point of impact. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver held a permit license from New York and was not ejected from the vehicle. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on highway ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck driver distracted by inattention struck an SUV merging eastbound in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact damaged the right rear quarter of the truck and left front quarter of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:47 in Brooklyn near 923 73rd Street. A box truck traveling east struck the left front quarter panel of a station wagon/SUV merging eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The truck sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the SUV driver. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during merging maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered head injuries and shock after a collision on 77th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash, striking a parked vehicle and resulting in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:21 on 77th Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 47-year-old female driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan impacted the left front bumper against a parked Chevrolet truck, damaging both vehicles. The driver sustained head injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing pedestrian or cyclist behaviors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention on city streets, resulting in serious injury to a vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779232, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two elderly men suffered head injuries crossing a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver, traveling west, struck them with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. Glare and limited visibility obstructed the driver’s view, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Hyundai SUV, driven by a licensed male driver from Florida, was traveling west on 97th Street when it struck two male pedestrians, ages 67 and 73, at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. Both pedestrians were crossing at the intersection and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity 3, with abrasions reported. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The report cites glare and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors, indicating the driver’s impaired ability to see the pedestrians. No vehicle damage was noted. The report does not list any pedestrian fault or contributing pedestrian behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by environmental conditions affecting driver visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered facial injuries after a sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was left in shock with minor bleeding at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 82 Street and 6 Avenue in Brooklyn around 7:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west struck him with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and was reported in shock with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The report focuses on the driver’s failure to yield, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan driver failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection when the impact occurred, leaving her bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 67 St in Brooklyn struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Fort Hamilton Parkway around 6:15 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the driver's error in not yielding to the pedestrian. The victim sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775730, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:17 p.m. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and her 23-year-old passenger, suffered moderate burns and leg injuries. Airbags deployed; no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:17 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. One vehicle was going straight north while the other was making a left turn southbound. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The 53-year-old female driver and her 23-year-old male front-seat passenger were both injured, sustaining knee, lower leg, and foot injuries with moderate burns. Both occupants were conscious, not ejected, and protected by deployed airbags and lap belts. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends, confirming a frontal collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 91 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:13 PM. A 2018 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not ejected from the roadway. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly involving inexperienced drivers making turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772589, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan executing a U-turn on 3 Ave in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. A 68-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:50 on 3 Ave near Bay Ridge Pkwy in Brooklyn. A taxi traveling north with three occupants collided with a sedan also traveling north but making a U-turn. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper striking the sedan’s left side doors. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield appropriately to the sedan. A 68-year-old male passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 65 Street and 11 Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Hyundai sedan, traveling southeast and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way at the intersection directly caused the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771151, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider suffered upper arm injuries after colliding with a sedan traveling east on 65th Street in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. The rider remained conscious but bruised, highlighting risks in mixed traffic flows.

According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on 65th Street in Brooklyn, an e-scooter traveling east collided with a sedan also moving east. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion or error on the part of the e-scooter rider. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, with no cited driver errors. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users in shared traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769874, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 77-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after an SUV backing west on 70th Street struck her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused a fracture and dislocation to her entire body.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 70th Street in Brooklyn when a 2022 Alfa SUV backing west struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely.' The point of impact was the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation affecting her entire body and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be obscured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a bicyclist from behind on 68 Street. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were distracted, and the moped driver improperly used the lane, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:05 on 68 Street involving a moped and a bicyclist, both traveling south. The moped driver struck the bicyclist at the center back end of the bike, causing abrasions to the bicyclist's elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both parties and specifically notes 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for the bicyclist. The moped driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and lane discipline directly led to the rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The focus remains on the drivers’ errors, particularly the moped driver’s inattention and improper lane use, which caused the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765809, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite improper lane usage by the sedan as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:43 on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765344, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck an e-scooter from behind on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash exposed driver distraction as a deadly hazard on city streets.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 19:20 on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound bus rear-ended a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 50-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, implicating the bus driver in failing to maintain attention. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and the bus impacted the left rear bumper of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury after a distracted driver turned right and struck the vehicle. The passenger was semiconscious and injured internally, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 3:23 PM. The collision involved a moped traveling east and another vehicle making a right turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor. The moped passenger, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury along with internal complaints. He was semiconscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The other vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. This incident underscores the critical role of driver distraction in causing severe injuries to vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764427, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman suffered back injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 65 Street and 10 Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:48. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a right turn, struck her with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and contusions, experiencing shock at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Nissan sedan. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or helmet use as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764262, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15