No More Excuses: Stop the Killing on Precinct 69 Streets

A 24-year-old man suffered a head injury and shock after an SUV struck his sedan at Avenue J in Brooklyn. The collision, caused by the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way, left the victim with pain and nausea, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling north and a 2022 Acura sedan traveling east. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor explicitly cited in the report. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The 24-year-old male sedan driver was injured, suffering a head injury and shock, and complained of pain and nausea. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as the primary cause of the collision, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782207, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A GMC van and a sedan collided on East 91st Street in Brooklyn, injuring three men inside the sedan. All occupants suffered moderate injuries to limbs and back. The crash stemmed from driver reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact at front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on East 91st Street near Avenue N in Brooklyn. A GMC van traveling south and a sedan traveling west collided, with impact on the van's center front end and the sedan's right front quarter panel. The sedan carried three male occupants aged 24 to 42, all injured with moderate severity to knee, lower leg, foot, back, and shoulder areas. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses and experienced shock. The report cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver, indicating driver error in responding to external traffic conditions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic dangers from driver reactions to surrounding vehicles in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered neck abrasions after colliding with a parked box truck during a U-turn on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The crash at 2:53 a.m. exposed dangers of driver inexperience in vehicle maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:53 a.m. on Avenue D in Brooklyn when a 34-year-old female driver operating a 2015 SUV attempted a U-turn and struck a parked box truck. The report cites "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor to the collision. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The box truck was stationary before impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the risks posed by driver errors during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781133, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Rockaway Parkway struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The impact caused injuries to her entire body. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors in the late-night crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Parkway near Schenck Street struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly lists the driver's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash occurred at 11:50 p.m. in Brooklyn's 11236 zip code, highlighting systemic risks posed by driver errors in yielding and speed control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and incoherence after improper turning on Belt Parkway. Police report cites driver inattention and distraction. The sedan’s right front bumper struck an object or surface, causing injury despite use of lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Toyota sedan on Belt Parkway was injured due to 'Turning Improperly' combined with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash occurred at midnight, with the vehicle traveling east and impacting with the right front bumper. The driver sustained a head injury, was incoherent, and complained of pain or nausea. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights the driver’s errors as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The driver’s licensed status and use of safety equipment are noted, but the crash resulted from improper turning and distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779783, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal on slippery pavement. The driver’s left front bumper was the point of impact.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Paerdegat 6 St in Brooklyn at 18:41. The SUV, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when its left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Chevrolet SUV with two occupants. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. The report highlights pedestrian error and environmental conditions but does not indicate driver violations such as failure to yield. The collision underscores the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing at marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779788, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old woman driving a sedan made a left turn and collided with a northbound van. The sedan’s left rear bumper struck the van’s left front. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, with police citing inattention and inexperience.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 80 Street in Brooklyn at 17:15. A 64-year-old female sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, was making a left turn when her vehicle's left rear bumper struck the left front bumper of a northbound van. The sedan driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Additionally, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was noted, indicating systemic visibility issues. The van was traveling straight ahead and had one occupant. The collision caused center front end damage to the van and center back end damage to the sedan. The report focuses on driver errors without assigning fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman driving a station wagon suffered a back injury after an SUV struck her vehicle’s rear on Seaview Avenue. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, at 11:42 p.m. on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn, a 52-year-old female driver of a station wagon was injured when a 2024 Acura SUV traveling eastbound rear-ended her vehicle. The impact occurred at the center back end of the station wagon and the center front end of the SUV. The driver of the station wagon was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but sustained a back injury classified as severity level 3. The report explicitly lists the SUV driver’s contributing factors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. These driver errors led directly to the collision and injury. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old woman pedestrian suffered facial injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact caused minor bleeding and shock. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, highlighting driver error in yielding right-of-way.

According to the police report, at 6:42 AM in Brooklyn on Farragut Road near Rockaway Parkway, a 2015 Nissan SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was injured in the face, sustaining minor bleeding and shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor, explicitly pointing to the driver's error. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound with one other occupant. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed at a Brooklyn intersection, injuring three occupants. Drivers showed inattention, distraction, and failure to yield. Passengers suffered chest and neck injuries, all conscious and restrained. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience worsened the impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection near 8924 Avenue D in Brooklyn around 9 PM. The first vehicle, traveling west straight ahead, was driven by a licensed male driver who was inattentive and distracted. The second vehicle, making a left turn southbound, was driven by a licensed male driver who failed to yield right-of-way and was also inattentive. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Three occupants were injured: the westbound driver's chest injury and whiplash, a 35-year-old female passenger with chest injury and whiplash, and another 35-year-old female passenger with neck injury and whiplash. All occupants were conscious, restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. Contributing factors cited include driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, failure to yield, and driver inexperience. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause of the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771416, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The collision occurred on Remsen Avenue at 8:09 a.m. Driver inattention caused the impact. The rider was conscious, restrained, and not ejected but sustained fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Remsen Avenue collided with another vehicle also traveling north at 8:09 a.m. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant, wearing a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. The driver's injury severity was classified as serious (level 3). No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771364, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles traveling west on Flatlands Avenue collided in Brooklyn. A sedan going straight ahead struck an SUV changing lanes. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:28 AM on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 sedan, traveling west and going straight ahead, collided with a 2011 SUV also traveling west but changing lanes. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but explicitly notes the SUV driver was changing lanes at the time of impact, indicating a driver error related to lane change maneuvers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769633, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and seriously injured after a collision caused by an improper left turn. The impact struck the motorcycle’s front center, fracturing the rider’s lower leg and foot. The crash unfolded on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:27 PM. The motorcycle, traveling westbound, was struck at the center front end by a vehicle making an improper left turn from the opposite direction. The collision caused the 32-year-old male motorcycle driver, who was wearing a helmet, to be ejected from the bike. He suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury and shock. The report identifies the driver error as 'Turning Improperly,' highlighting the turning vehicle’s failure to yield or execute the maneuver safely. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The crash underscores the dangers posed by improper turns in traffic and the severe consequences for vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770218, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old front-seat passenger suffered shoulder abrasions. The crash involved a right-side impact and driver inexperience. Four occupants were in one vehicle; the other was making a right turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: one traveling south with four occupants, the other making a right turn traveling east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the southbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the turning vehicle. A 13-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining abrasions and upper arm shoulder injuries. The police report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience in complex traffic maneuvers like turning and crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. A 23-year-old right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact struck the right rear bumpers. Driver errors triggered the violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:46 on Belt Parkway involving two sedans traveling east. The collision resulted from 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely,' both cited as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the right rear bumpers of both vehicles. A 23-year-old male occupant seated as the right rear passenger was injured, sustaining neck injuries and experiencing shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and complained of pain and nausea. The report highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe lane changing—as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768835, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision on Seaview Ave in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver inexperience and improper turning, causing the bicyclist to sustain abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seaview Ave in Brooklyn at 15:40. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old female, was riding eastbound when she was struck due to a driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' 'Driver Inexperience,' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike, suffering head injuries and abrasions, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling straight ahead, impacted on the left front bumper. The report emphasizes driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota SUV hit a 66-year-old man crossing Seaview Avenue. The bumper struck his head. He died alone under the streetlamp. The crash left the intersection marked by violence and silence, another life ended by steel and speed.

A 66-year-old man was killed when a Toyota SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Seaview Avenue near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, causing fatal injuries. The report states the man was 'crossing against the signal,' but lists the driver’s contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The impact occurred at the intersection, with the pedestrian dying at the scene. The police narrative describes the man dying alone under the glare of the streetlamp. The data highlights the lethal consequences when a large vehicle meets a vulnerable road user in a crosswalk, regardless of signal status. No specific driver errors were cited in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a violent collision between a sedan and an SUV on East 79th Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash left vehicle fronts smashed, exposing systemic dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on East 79th Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2024 sedan traveling west and a 2004 SUV making a left turn northbound. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's left front bumper, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s female driver, aged 36, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver’s failure to maintain focus. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the critical role of driver distraction in urban collisions and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767637, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway, injuring a 45-year-old female driver. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The injured driver suffered bruises and arm injuries, with airbags deployed and seatbelt used.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:36 on Belt Parkway involving two SUVs traveling west. One driver, a 45-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious, restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The other vehicle was operated by an unlicensed male driver who was changing lanes prior to impact. The collision point was the center back end of one SUV and the center front end of the other. The report highlights driver errors related to unsafe lane changes and failure to maintain safe vehicle control, leading to the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A westbound SUV collided with another vehicle’s left side doors on Conklin Avenue. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:46 on Conklin Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2016 Audi SUV traveling west struck the left side doors of another vehicle traveling north. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision damaged the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the other vehicle’s left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15