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A moped driver was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. The moped struck the SUV’s right side doors. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male moped driver was injured after colliding with a 2004 Chevrolet SUV on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped struck the SUV’s right side doors while both vehicles were traveling south. The moped driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right side doors, but no damage was reported to the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 68-year-old man bled from the head on Newkirk Avenue. An SUV’s front end crumpled. Unsafe speed shattered the calm. The man drifted, semiconscious, on the asphalt. The street stood still, marked by violence and silence.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck by a station wagon/SUV on Newkirk Avenue near East 21st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a severe head injury, was semiconscious, and bled onto the roadway. The SUV’s front end was caved in from the impact. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors were reported. Two vehicle occupants, a 62-year-old man and an infant, were uninjured. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a vulnerable road user gravely hurt, exposing the lethal risk of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609583, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 61-year-old woman was hit while crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its front center. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606695, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.

A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

An SUV made a right turn on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a parked sedan with its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when an SUV was making a right turn on Ocean Avenue and collided with a parked sedan. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error during the turn. The parked sedan was stationary at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605849, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs crashed on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a rear passenger were injured. Impact hit left front bumper of one vehicle and right front bumper of the other. Injuries included back pain and shock. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred between the left front bumper of a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west and the right front bumper of a 2009 GMC SUV traveling north. The drivers of both vehicles and a rear passenger were injured. The female driver of the Jeep suffered back injuries and shock, while the rear passenger, a child, was restrained and also experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed, and no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to any party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604919, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue at Church. The driver, distracted, kept straight. The man fell. Blood marked the street. The car rolled on, untouched. The man was left bleeding, head wounded, the city unchanged.

A 55-year-old man was hit by a southbound sedan while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The car, a 2009 Nissan, was undamaged. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver's distraction is the primary factor. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street unchanged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603061, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a Jeep SUV on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The crash involved unsafe speed. The cyclist was incoherent and bruised, with serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn involving a Jeep SUV traveling north and a bicyclist traveling east. The 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV struck the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was impacted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver errors noted include unsafe speed. The bicyclist was incoherent after the crash and suffered serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603068, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened as both traveled east. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Church Avenue in Brooklyn rear-ended a bicyclist also moving east. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel striking the bike’s center front end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 29-year-old woman was hit by an SUV turning left on Coney Island Avenue. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. The impact bruised her hip and leg.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2018 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan passed too closely and struck a garbage truck on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 71-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan traveling west on Avenue L attempted to pass a garbage truck going straight ahead. The sedan struck the truck’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. The front passenger, a 71-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The injured person was a passenger in the sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601694, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 37-year-old woman was struck by a garbage truck making a right turn on Beverley Road. She was crossing with the signal. The truck driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling south on Beverley Road made a right turn and struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The truck, a 2020 Mack, showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and occupied the vehicle alone. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602071, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan turned right on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A bicyclist going straight was struck at the rear center. The cyclist, a 30-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2018 Honda sedan made a right turn on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn and struck her from behind. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the sedan was traveling east and turning right. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, resulting in injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries and shock. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling north on Ocean Parkway rear-ended a stationary or slower SUV. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The front passenger in the sedan, a 46-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 10-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Avenue F at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle hit him center front. The child suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Avenue F in Brooklyn when a 2015 Ford SUV traveling west struck him at a marked crosswalk. The child was crossing without a signal and suffered contusions and upper leg injuries. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing bodily harm but no ejection. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian fault were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599255, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 65-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Foster Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2018 Honda SUV. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and pedestrian, with no other factors noted. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596019, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 15-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal. The car made a right turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Hyundai sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered moderate injuries. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596403, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A BMW SUV traveling west on Avenue O struck multiple parked vehicles. The driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The impact damaged the rear and side of several parked SUVs and a sedan.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was traveling west on Avenue O in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The crash involved multiple parked SUVs and a sedan, with damage to their rear and side panels. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as "Other Vehicular," with unspecified driver errors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594343, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 69-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred outside an intersection while the pedestrian was in the roadway. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two SUVs traveling on Avenue O crashed into parked sedans. Both drivers and a passenger suffered head contusions. The impact damaged front and rear ends of vehicles. Injured occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling on Avenue O collided with parked sedans. The drivers and a front-seat passenger sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The collision caused damage to the front ends of the moving SUVs and the rear ends of the parked sedans. No ejections occurred. The incident involved multiple vehicles but no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592574, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19