Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 70?
Flatbush Bleeds While City Stalls—Demand Barriers Before More Kids Pay
Precinct 70: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025
The Toll on Flatbush Streets
A woman steps into the crosswalk. A truck turns. She does not make it to the other side. In the last twelve months, one person died and ten more suffered serious injuries on the streets of Precinct 70. Six hundred sixty-five were hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.
Children are not spared. Four kids suffered serious injuries in the past year. A school bus crashed through a fence at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, sending an eight-year-old boy and his mother to the hospital. A witness said, “The bus was waiting because a pedestrian was in front of the school bus and all of a sudden we heard a boom. [The bus] jumped over the pavement and crashed.” CBS New York
The Machines That Kill
SUVs and trucks do most of the damage. In three years, cars and SUVs killed five, trucks and buses killed three. Cyclists and pedestrians are left broken at intersections. The city knows where the blood pools: nearly half of all deaths happen at corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, “Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.” Streetsblog NYC
Leadership: Promises and Delays
The city has started to act. New barriers are coming to Ocean Avenue and other deadly corners. The plan is simple: keep cars back, let people live. But the pace is slow. Advocates want more, and they want it now. As one said, “We’d love to see some simpler hardening at a quicker pace.” Streetsblog NYC
The police in Precinct 70 hold the power to enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They know the streets. They know the danger. They just need to act.
Call to Action: Demand More Than Words
Contact your council member, the precinct, and the DOT. Demand hard barriers at every deadly corner. Demand real enforcement. Demand action before another child is left bleeding on the curb. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09
- School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09
- DOT Adds Barriers to Brooklyn Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-12
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-17
- NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-06-11
- Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02
Other Representatives
District 41
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 45
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 70 Police Precinct 70 sits in Brooklyn, District 45, AD 41, SD 20.
It contains Brooklyn CB14, Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 70
Two Sedans Crash at East 23rd and Avenue N▸Two sedans collided at East 23rd Street and Avenue N. A female driver suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow. Both cars took heavy front and side damage. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, at 8:18 AM in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at East 23rd Street and Avenue N. The 2018 Honda sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end. The 2023 Chevrolet sedan, heading south, was hit on the right side doors. The Honda's female driver was injured, suffering a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the injured driver, indicating driver error without detail. Both drivers were licensed and going straight before the crash. The collision left both vehicles with significant damage.
Pedestrian Injured on Avenue O Outside Intersection▸A 45-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after being struck while walking outside an intersection on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, hit by a northbound vehicle. Police report lists no driver errors or victim factors.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Avenue O near East 22nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:46 AM. She was struck while walking outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling northbound, but the report does not specify vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were cited in the report. The absence of listed driver errors like Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving highlights a gap in the data, but the impact and injury to the pedestrian remain clear.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle’s front center impacted the pedestrian, causing pain and nausea. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:08 pm. The report states the SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatbush Avenue▸A 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The vehicle type is unknown. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. She was in the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when an unspecified vehicle struck her. The victim sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle type, driver behavior, or license status was provided. The absence of identified driver mistakes leaves the cause of the crash unclear.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Boy Crossing Street▸An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Teen on Nostrand▸A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.
A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Vehicle▸A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Two sedans collided at East 23rd Street and Avenue N. A female driver suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow. Both cars took heavy front and side damage. Police list driver error as unspecified.
According to the police report, at 8:18 AM in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at East 23rd Street and Avenue N. The 2018 Honda sedan, traveling east, struck the center front end. The 2023 Chevrolet sedan, heading south, was hit on the right side doors. The Honda's female driver was injured, suffering a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the injured driver, indicating driver error without detail. Both drivers were licensed and going straight before the crash. The collision left both vehicles with significant damage.
Pedestrian Injured on Avenue O Outside Intersection▸A 45-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after being struck while walking outside an intersection on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, hit by a northbound vehicle. Police report lists no driver errors or victim factors.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Avenue O near East 22nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:46 AM. She was struck while walking outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling northbound, but the report does not specify vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were cited in the report. The absence of listed driver errors like Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving highlights a gap in the data, but the impact and injury to the pedestrian remain clear.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle’s front center impacted the pedestrian, causing pain and nausea. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:08 pm. The report states the SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatbush Avenue▸A 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The vehicle type is unknown. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. She was in the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when an unspecified vehicle struck her. The victim sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle type, driver behavior, or license status was provided. The absence of identified driver mistakes leaves the cause of the crash unclear.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Boy Crossing Street▸An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Teen on Nostrand▸A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.
A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Vehicle▸A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A 45-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after being struck while walking outside an intersection on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, hit by a northbound vehicle. Police report lists no driver errors or victim factors.
According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Avenue O near East 22nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:46 AM. She was struck while walking outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling northbound, but the report does not specify vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were cited in the report. The absence of listed driver errors like Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving highlights a gap in the data, but the impact and injury to the pedestrian remain clear.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle’s front center impacted the pedestrian, causing pain and nausea. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:08 pm. The report states the SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatbush Avenue▸A 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The vehicle type is unknown. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. She was in the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when an unspecified vehicle struck her. The victim sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle type, driver behavior, or license status was provided. The absence of identified driver mistakes leaves the cause of the crash unclear.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Boy Crossing Street▸An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Teen on Nostrand▸A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.
A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Vehicle▸A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle’s front center impacted the pedestrian, causing pain and nausea. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.
According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:08 pm. The report states the SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatbush Avenue▸A 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The vehicle type is unknown. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. She was in the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when an unspecified vehicle struck her. The victim sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle type, driver behavior, or license status was provided. The absence of identified driver mistakes leaves the cause of the crash unclear.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Boy Crossing Street▸An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Teen on Nostrand▸A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.
A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Vehicle▸A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Flatbush Avenue was hit. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The vehicle type is unknown. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. She was in the crosswalk with the pedestrian signal when an unspecified vehicle struck her. The victim sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No information about the vehicle type, driver behavior, or license status was provided. The absence of identified driver mistakes leaves the cause of the crash unclear.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Boy Crossing Street▸An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Teen on Nostrand▸A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.
A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Vehicle▸A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Boy Crossing Street▸An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Teen on Nostrand▸A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.
A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Vehicle▸A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.
According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Teen on Nostrand▸A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.
A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Vehicle▸A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.
A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Vehicle▸A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A southbound SUV driven by an unlicensed man struck the rear of a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries to the driver, who remained conscious and restrained. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:52 in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street. The driver of a 2000 Ford SUV, traveling southbound, collided with the rear of a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The Ford's center front end and the Toyota's center back end were damaged. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved no ejections or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in the city.
Sedan Turning U-Turn Hits Bicyclist on Church Ave▸A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered neck abrasions and shock. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:45 PM on Church Avenue near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A 52-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling straight south when a 2025 Toyota sedan made an improper U-turn and struck him on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck abrasions and was in shock. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as the primary contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was injured but survived. The sedan’s left side doors were damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report does not assign any fault or contributing factors to the bicyclist beyond helmet use, which is noted but not cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers making illegal or unsafe turns and failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
2Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I▸A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.
Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter▸A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Church Avenue▸A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A sedan hit an 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue. The car’s right front bumper struck her shoulder. She suffered internal injuries but remained conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 80-year-old woman was crossing Church Avenue outside a crosswalk when a westbound Mazda sedan struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and internal injuries and was conscious after the crash. The driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and no victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The collision underscores the risk vehicles pose to pedestrians outside controlled intersections.
Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan▸A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV Hits Woman Crossing With Signal▸SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
SUV turned left and struck a 52-year-old woman crossing Foster Ave with the signal. She suffered a back contusion. No vehicle damage. Driver failed to yield. Brooklyn intersection, early morning.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no vehicle damage. While contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's left turn into a pedestrian crossing with the signal points to a failure to yield or lack of attentiveness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn▸A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision▸A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.
SUV Smashed While Parked on Campus Road▸A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A parked SUV took a hard hit to its left side in Brooklyn. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
According to the police report, a 2018 Honda SUV was parked on Campus Rd near Hillel Pl in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors at 12:40. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was inside and suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact and damage were confined to the left side of the SUV. No ejection occurred, and no other victims were reported.
SUV Strikes Sedan Backing Unsafely in Brooklyn▸A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A 36-year-old male sedan driver suffered full-body contusions after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s right side doors. The crash occurred during the SUV’s unsafe backing maneuver. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash happened in Brooklyn near East 22nd Street at 10:58 AM. The collision involved a 2025 SUV and a 2022 sedan. The SUV was backing unsafely when it struck the sedan on the right side doors. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his entire body but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s back end and the sedan’s right side doors, confirming the impact dynamics.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Without Signal▸A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A sedan making a left turn hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Beverley Road outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. Glare impaired the driver's vision, contributing to the collision and serious injury.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Beverley Road in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor that impaired the driver's visibility. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the glare and failure to yield while turning led to the collision. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were cited in the report.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01