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A 50-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the e-bike head-on. The rider was trapped and suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Rogers Avenue was struck by a 2021 Audi SUV making a left turn northwest. The collision occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was trapped and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The crash resulted in significant damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two e-bikes slam together on Troy Avenue at night. One rider, fifty, thrown hard. Head hits pavement. Blood spills. Lacerations deep. No helmet. No lights. Failure to yield. Silence under the streetlamps.

Two e-bikes collided at speed on Troy Avenue after dark. One rider, age 50, was ejected and struck his head on the pavement, suffering severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'No lights. No yield.' The crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The injured rider wore no helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary factor was the failure to yield. The report lists no other injuries. The street was quiet. The only witness was an occupant, unhurt. The scene was blood and silence under the lamps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576034, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A pickup tore down Eastern Parkway. The driver sped, distracted, unlicensed. He struck a 56-year-old man standing in the road. The truck crushed him. The man died on the street. The city fell silent around the wreck.

A 56-year-old pedestrian was killed on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling at unsafe speed struck the man head-on as he stood mid-road. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pickup’s center front end hit the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to his entire body. No other injuries were specified for the occupants. The police report details the driver’s lack of license and failure to control speed or attention. The victim died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575837, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 44-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lefferts Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and did not contribute to the crash. No mention of helmet or signaling issues was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 6-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Albany Avenue with the signal. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the child with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old pedestrian was injured on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a sedan traveling west. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan and an SUV crashed on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The 75-year-old female SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted. The SUV driver was inexperienced. The sedan hit the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Injuries caused shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan traveling north and a 2021 Honda SUV traveling east collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, the SUV driver was noted as inexperienced. The sedan struck the left front quarter panel of the SUV, which sustained damage to its center front end. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Three men suffered back and leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. Two sedans collided at President Street. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. All drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. Injuries included whiplash and bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn involving two sedans on President Street. Three male drivers, aged 20, 46, and 55, were injured with back and lower leg trauma. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. None of the drivers were ejected from their vehicles. Injuries reported include whiplash and contusions. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel and right side doors of the vehicles. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The report focuses on driver error related to unsafe speed as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572855, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two unlicensed male drivers crashed head-on on Schenectady Avenue. Both vehicles struck center front ends. Each driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. Both were conscious and restrained at impact.

According to the police report, two male drivers, ages 42 and 23, collided on Schenectady Avenue. Both were unlicensed and driving with lap belts and harnesses. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV, each traveling straight ahead before impact. Both drivers sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. No other road users were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570512, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A sedan struck the rear of a box truck on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Empire Boulevard rear-ended a box truck also traveling west. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with back pain but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570992, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing President Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit her with the left front bumper. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing President Street with the signal. The driver, operating a 2014 Ford truck, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 32-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle hit her on the left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastern Parkway at Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck her on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 26-year-old woman crossing Rogers Avenue was struck by a sedan backing north. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely on Rogers Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end. Despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s unsafe backing and distraction caused the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617094, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one car and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the Chevrolet sedan, a 62-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the Chevrolet and the front center of the Toyota sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver made a left turn on red and hit the scooter head-on. The rider suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a vehicle making a left turn on red collided with him on Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling west, and the vehicle was traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle and the center front end of the e-scooter. The rider sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A motorbike slammed into the rear of a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. The unlicensed female motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a female motorcyclist traveling east on Eastern Parkway collided with the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The motorbike driver, who was unlicensed, was partially ejected and sustained severe injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV was occupied by a single female driver who was stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The motorbike's front center end struck the SUV's rear left bumper. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two SUVs crashed head-on and side-on on Eastern Parkway. A 67-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

Two SUVs collided on Eastern Parkway. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2021 Honda SUV traveling east and a 2008 Ford SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the Honda and the left side doors of the Ford. A 67-year-old male driver in one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries but remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The injured driver held a permit license, while the other was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider collided with a 2007 Toyota sedan turning left on New York Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited failure to keep right and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike traveling north collided with a 2007 Toyota sedan making a left turn northwest on New York Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to keep right and improper passing or lane usage. The cyclist wore a helmet, but no other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between turning vehicles and cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562535, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.

A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562076, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

Two pedestrians crossed Nostrand Avenue with the signal. A northbound SUV struck them with its right front bumper. Both suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2002 SUV traveling north on Nostrand Avenue struck two pedestrians at the intersection with Fenimore Street. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. They sustained contusions and injuries to their hip, upper leg, elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. Both pedestrians remained conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562089, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20

A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.

A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-20