No More Excuses: Stop the Killing on Precinct 69 Streets

A distracted SUV driver collided head-on with an FDNY ambulance on Remsen Avenue. Both vehicle occupants, aged 82 and 78, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash exposed the dangers of driver inattention amid emergency vehicle traffic.

According to the police report, at 12:20 PM on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2000 Jeep SUV traveling east collided head-on with an FDNY ambulance traveling north. The SUV driver, an 82-year-old man, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. Both the driver and a 78-year-old female passenger sustained injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV's center front end and the ambulance's left front bumper were damaged in the impact. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention or distraction—as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially in the presence of emergency vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760576, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on East 80 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash was caused by the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 PM on East 80 Street near Avenue J in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old man, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were listed. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end, indicating the point of impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760329, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man suffered full-body injuries and shock after a sedan made a right turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Glenwood Road at an intersection with the signal when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver’s failure to maintain focus. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, but it sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. This collision underscores the critical danger posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn, striking each other’s front and right sides. A 13-year-old passenger suffered facial bruising and contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as key driver errors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:13. Two northbound SUVs collided, with one striking the other's center front end and the other impacting the right side doors. The injured party was a 13-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of one SUV. She sustained facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the drivers. Both drivers were licensed women operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision’s damage pattern and cited driver errors highlight systemic dangers from disregard for traffic controls and yielding rules, resulting in injury to a vulnerable occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759291, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A multi-vehicle crash on Belt Parkway injured a 53-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and two sedans, triggered by driver inattention and following too closely. The injured driver suffered abdominal bruises but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:30 PM on Belt Parkway involving three vehicles traveling westbound: an SUV, a sedan from Virginia, and a New York-registered sedan. The 53-year-old female driver of the SUV was injured with contusions to her abdomen and pelvis. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the third vehicle, indicating a chain collision. The report also notes 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a factor, underscoring the role of driver distraction and poor spacing in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758776, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an e-bike struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The e-bike’s defective brakes failed to prevent the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by an e-bike traveling southbound. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the e-bike’s failure to stop. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was left in shock and sustained injury severity level 3. The e-bike had one male occupant going straight ahead before the collision. The defective brakes on the e-bike directly contributed to the crash, underscoring a critical mechanical failure rather than any fault of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck making a U-turn collided with an SUV traveling west on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered full-body contusions. Police cite improper turning and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:33 on Avenue D in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old male SUV driver was injured with contusions across his entire body after a collision with a box truck. The box truck driver, a licensed female from New York, was making a U-turn when the crash happened. The SUV was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck and the center front end of the SUV. The report explicitly lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the collision. The SUV driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights driver errors and limited visibility as critical causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755644, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Parkway when one failed to yield during a lane change. The 81-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Impact struck the left rear quarter panel, causing pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:11 on Rockaway Parkway involving two SUVs traveling east. One SUV was going straight ahead while the other was changing lanes. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of the first vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the lane-changing driver did not properly yield. The injured party was the 81-year-old male driver of the first SUV, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. No ejection occurred. Vehicle damage was limited to the left rear quarter panel of the first SUV, while the second SUV showed no damage. Driver errors centered on the lane change and failure to yield, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two women crossing with the signal were struck by an SUV making an improper right turn in Brooklyn. Both suffered bruises and whole-body injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing a violent impact at the intersection.

According to the police report, at 18:12 in Brooklyn on Paerdegat 1 Street near East 80 Street, a 2015 SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a right turn when it struck two female pedestrians, ages 53 and 43, who were crossing with the signal. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises with injuries to their entire bodies and remained conscious. The report cites the driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly,' highlighting failure to yield to pedestrians at the intersection. The SUV's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the vehicle sustained center front end damage. The pedestrians were not at fault, crossing lawfully, but were injured due to the driver's failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a parked Acura sedan on Avenue J in Brooklyn just after midnight. The impact damaged the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered an elbow abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue J in Brooklyn around 12:15 a.m. A 2024 Ford SUV traveling north collided with a parked 2013 Acura sedan, impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. The Acura’s driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash involved no ejections, and the SUV was carrying four occupants at the time. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially when vehicles are stationary on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old male driver lost consciousness and suffered a serious head injury in a multi-vehicle collision on East 85 Street. The driver was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved multiple SUVs and parked vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 85 Street in Brooklyn at 15:49. The 46-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, lost consciousness during the collision and sustained a head injury classified as severity 3. The report notes the contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a driver medical emergency rather than external collision cause. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including several SUVs and parked cars, with impacts noted at the center front end and left rear quarter panels. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The injured driver was incoherent after the crash, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752775, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered neck injuries in a late-night crash on Flatlands Avenue. The sedan struck the SUV’s front end, causing whiplash to both driver and passenger. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:56 a.m. on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2019 sedan traveling south collided with a 2017 SUV traveling east. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the SUV’s center front end. Both vehicles had two occupants, all male and licensed drivers. The sedan driver, 34, and his 27-year-old front passenger were injured, both suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver and "Traffic Control Disregarded" for the passenger’s contributing factor. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751933, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel met flesh at East 82nd and Flatlands. A 25-year-old woman, crossing with the light, was hit by a turning SUV. Pelvis shattered, blood pooled on dusk-lit asphalt. She lay conscious as traffic moved on, the city’s indifference unbroken.

A 25-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured at the corner of East 82nd Street and Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal in the crosswalk when an SUV, identified as an INFI -CAR/SUV, turned left and struck her. The impact hit her pelvis, causing severe bleeding and significant injury. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The narrative notes the woman was conscious after the crash, lying injured as cars passed. The report makes clear that the pedestrian was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision. All evidence points to driver error and disregard for traffic controls as the direct causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751934, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn just before 1 a.m. A middle rear seat passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver errors including following too closely and driver distraction as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:59 a.m. on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the trailing vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. A 40-year-old male occupant seated in the middle rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision's cause centers on driver error, specifically failure to maintain safe distance and distraction, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Midnight on Farragut Road. Three sedans slam together. Metal twists. A 51-year-old woman bleeds from the head. A 46-year-old driver pinned, clutching her leg. Both conscious. Both battered. The dark street swallows their cries.

According to the police report, three sedans collided at midnight on Farragut Road near East 84th Street in Brooklyn. The impact left a 51-year-old woman, riding as a front passenger, bleeding from the head with crush injuries. A 46-year-old woman, driving one of the vehicles, suffered crush injuries to her leg and was pinned in the wreck. Both victims remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all vehicles involved, calling attention to unspecified driver actions or systemic vehicular failures. No evidence in the report points to any error or contributing behavior by the injured women. The crash unfolded in darkness, and the violence of the impact left both victims wounded and trapped, underscoring the persistent dangers facing vehicle occupants on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746522, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Mazda tore down East 80th and crashed into two parked cars. Metal screamed. The driver, semiconscious, bled in the dark, shoulder torn, trapped by his belt. Sirens echoed. The street stood silent, witness to speed and inexperience.

According to the police report, a Mazda sedan traveling east on East 80th Street near Farragut Road struck two parked vehicles—a sedan and a taxi—at 3:31 a.m. in Brooklyn. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was found semiconscious, suffering severe bleeding and a torn shoulder, trapped by his lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The parked vehicles were unoccupied at the time. The narrative details the violent impact: 'A Mazda slammed into two parked cars. The driver, 39, lay semiconscious, bleeding, shoulder torn, lap belt tight. Steam hissed. Sirens rose.' The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver error and excessive speed, leaving the driver gravely injured and the street scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742345, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn around 11 p.m. Both drivers suffered injuries to their legs and hips. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both occupants were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Road near East 80 Street in Brooklyn at 11 p.m. Two sedans traveling west and south collided, impacting the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The driver of the Kansas-registered sedan, a 23-year-old woman, and her 23-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining hip, upper leg, knee, and lower leg abrasions. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741084, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two drivers collided head-on on Belt Parkway at unsafe speeds. Both suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite aggressive driving and road rage as key factors. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left both conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2020 SUV traveling east and west, respectively. Both drivers were injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. Both vehicles impacted center front ends, indicating a head-on collision. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash. The police report highlights driver errors—aggressive driving, road rage, unsafe speed, and unlicensed operation—as the causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739093, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on New Lots Avenue rear-ended a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 2:10 AM on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south struck the rear center of an e-scooter also traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in a complaint of pain or nausea and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan's rear center collided with the e-scooter's front center, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738495, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and sedan crashed head-on on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. The taxi driver, traveling south, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the collision, which caused serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 0:51 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involving a taxi traveling south and a sedan traveling north. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the taxi driver. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the crash. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738441, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15