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A 75-year-old female passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a Brooklyn sedan crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The passenger was not ejected but experienced shock and bruising. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female occupant was injured in a sedan traveling north on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The passenger sustained contusions and upper arm injuries but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The passenger was in shock and did not use any safety equipment. Both contributing factors for the injury are unspecified. The crash caused bodily injury to the occupant but no damage to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The crash happened near Ocean Avenue. The driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The scooter’s front right bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision at 755 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way twice as contributing factors. The e-scooter was traveling north and struck the right front bumper of another vehicle also traveling north. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the e-scooter. No other injuries or victims are reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 12-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing East 28 Street at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The girl suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on East 28 Street struck her at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The girl sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A motorcycle making a left turn collided head-on with a northbound sedan on Beverley Road. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan carried five occupants.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Beverley Road attempted a left turn and struck a northbound sedan head-on. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old male driver, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan, carrying five occupants, had front-center damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was the only injured party, suffering serious upper arm injuries and shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579043, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus made a right turn and struck two SUVs stopped in traffic on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Three passengers in the SUVs suffered fractures and bruises. The impact hit the center front of the bus and the rear ends of the SUVs. Injuries included neck and leg trauma.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Ocean Avenue made a right turn and collided with two station wagons/SUVs also traveling south. The bus impacted the center front end, striking the center back ends of the SUVs. Three occupants in the SUVs were injured: a 26-year-old male with neck fractures, a 34-year-old male with bruises on the knee and lower leg, and a 4-year-old female with neck fractures. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Safety equipment included lap belts for two passengers; one passenger had none. The collision caused significant injury but no mention of victim fault or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579322, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling east. The rider suffered a head contusion. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2010 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with him. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound and sustained a head contusion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the cyclist at the center front end, causing injury but no ejection. The driver errors identified focus on the SUV driver's failure to yield during the left turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579791, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A taxi struck the left side of a vehicle on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The left rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver. Injuries were non-ejection and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi parked on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn was involved in a collision with another vehicle traveling north. The taxi driver committed an error described as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The impact occurred on the left side doors of both vehicles. A 23-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the struck vehicle sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Chrysler vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 51-year-old man was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan backed up, hitting him in the knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and failed to back safely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Subaru sedan. The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 13-year-old girl was injured while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The sedan struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The driver was distracted and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue. She was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection when a sedan traveling south struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The crash occurred as the vehicle was going straight ahead. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575163, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.

A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan traveling west was hit on its right rear quarter by a southbound SUV at Avenue L. The sedan’s male driver, 25, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Avenue L involving a westbound sedan and a southbound SUV. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572890, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A Mercedes slammed head-on into a man riding an e-scooter on Avenue L. The scooter was destroyed. The rider, thrown from the wreck, died at the scene. Two teens and the car’s driver were hurt. Speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes sedan near Avenue L and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Speed and inexperience ended him. His body was thrown. He died there.' The e-scooter was crushed. The Mercedes carried three people: a 53-year-old driver and two 16-year-old passengers. All three suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by speed and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.

A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 25-year-old cyclist was struck and killed by a diesel truck on Parkside Avenue. The truck rolled on, untouched. Her bike lay twisted. The morning air held no sound. The crash left the cyclist dead and the truck undamaged.

A 25-year-old woman riding a bike east on Parkside Avenue was struck and killed by a diesel tractor truck. According to the police report, 'a 25-year-old cyclist struck by a diesel truck while passing. She was thrown, crushed, and killed. Her bike lay twisted. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. The truck sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors for the cyclist beyond the driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 12-year-old boy was struck on Coney Island Avenue while crossing against the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Coney Island Avenue after crossing against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck the boy with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries, classified as injury severity level 3, and was in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A sedan struck another sedan making a right turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east was making a right turn when it was rear-ended by another eastbound sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed female drivers from New York. The impact was at the right front bumper of the turning sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569668, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

Two sedans crashed on Avenue N in Brooklyn. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a neck abrasion. The collision involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The child was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by one or both drivers. A 4-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat was injured, sustaining a neck abrasion. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The vehicles struck each other with front and right side impacts. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver error as the contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 56-year-old woman was struck at the Foster Avenue and Coney Island Avenue intersection. The driver made a left turn and hit her on the left side doors. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Foster Avenue and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 56-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries. No details on driver license status or vehicle type were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568582, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 53-year-old woman was struck while crossing Church Avenue with the signal. The sedan made a left turn and hit her on the left front bumper. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Church Avenue and East 21 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when a sedan traveling west made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Lexus sedan. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal indicates no fault on her part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567800, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19

A 52-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 SUV backed into her on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was traveling west and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end while backing. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian’s injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565650, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-19