101 Years Old. Killed Crossing Legally. Who Will Stop the Next One?

A 52-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury when a sedan struck her at an intersection on Empire Boulevard. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Empire Boulevard struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as severe, including fracture and dislocation, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the crash. This incident highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as central causes of the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck contusions after colliding with parked convertibles on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash that left the driver bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 38-year-old female driver of a Connecticut-registered BMW sedan traveling west. She was the sole occupant and wore a lap belt. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors. The sedan collided with two parked convertibles, one a 2020 Mercedes and the other a 2012 Chevrolet, both also westbound and stationary. Damage was noted on the right rear quarter panel of the Mercedes and the right front bumper of the Chevrolet. The driver sustained neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors related to speed and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766872, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver traveling east struck the rear of a sedan also heading east on Utica Avenue. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision caused by driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:27 on Utica Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV and a 2016 Honda sedan, both traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan's driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention and control. There is no mention of victim fault or contributing factors related to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763374, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage. The driver was helmeted but fractured and dislocated her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:17 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old female moped driver was traveling north when she collided with a stand-up scooter traveling west. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The moped driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. She was wearing a helmet, noted as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. The stand-up scooter showed no damage, and no other injuries were reported. The data highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane use leading to severe trauma for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761790, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue fell beneath a Ford pickup’s right front. Blood pooled as dusk settled. The truck’s force left him semiconscious, his head crushed, the street marked by violence and steel.

An 85-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound Ford pickup truck on Albany Avenue near Hawthorne Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report states the man was crossing without a signal when the vehicle’s right front quarter panel struck his head, causing crush injuries and leaving him semiconscious and bleeding on the pavement. The police narrative describes the scene: 'The truck’s right front crushed his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement, bleeding into the dusk.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further details on driver behavior. The only mention of the pedestrian’s actions is that he was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' which is included after the account of the vehicle’s impact. The focus remains on the devastating outcome of the collision and the lethal force of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two passengers in the sedan, a child and an elderly woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved alcohol and following too closely, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:16. A taxi traveling east rear-ended a sedan also going east. The taxi driver, a licensed male, caused the collision by following too closely and was involved with alcohol. Two injured occupants in the sedan—a 5-year-old boy and a 69-year-old woman—suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both passengers were conscious and not ejected but were not using safety equipment. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the taxi. The report highlights driver errors as the cause without attributing fault to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760523, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Empire Boulevard. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:54 PM on Empire Boulevard near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 15-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock and complaining of pain or nausea. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans traveling east on Parkside Avenue collided in Brooklyn. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused a rear-end crash. Four men inside the vehicles suffered head injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn when the collision occurred at 4:30 p.m. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the point of impact described as the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report cites unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors for the crash. Four male occupants, including the drivers and passengers aged 26 to 37, were injured with head injuries and whiplash. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The driver errors of unsafe speed and failure to maintain a safe following distance directly contributed to the collision and injuries sustained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758540, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi improperly passing collided with an e-scooter on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash highlights dangerous lane usage and driver errors in late-night traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:46 a.m. in Brooklyn on Kingston Avenue. A taxi, traveling north and attempting to pass another vehicle, struck the center front end of an e-scooter also traveling north. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper hitting the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain proper lane discipline. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV made a left turn on Bedford Avenue, colliding with a southbound motorcycle. The rider was thrown face-first, suffering severe lacerations and bleeding heavily. He remained conscious despite the brutal impact and extensive injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue at 17:30 involving a 2020 Toyota SUV and a 2023 Fengyuan motorcycle. The SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight south. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old male, was struck on the center front end and thrown face-first, sustaining severe facial lacerations and bleeding. The report states, 'An SUV turned left. A motorcycle came straight. No helmet. The rider flew, face-first. Flesh tore. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. Eyes open.' The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' but the sequence clearly shows the SUV turning left into the motorcycle's path. The rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the driver actions. The driver of the SUV was a 32-year-old male, wearing a lap belt and harness, and suffered minor abrasions. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles crossing the path of oncoming motorcycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old woman was injured crossing Utica Avenue with the signal when a northbound sedan failed to yield. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused a right front bumper impact. The pedestrian suffered contusions and hip injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Utica Avenue at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a northbound 2020 Ford sedan. The vehicle’s right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, who sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision occurred around 12:20 a.m. in Brooklyn’s 35th council district, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750713, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. Alcohol involvement was noted, underscoring driver error and systemic risk in this violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling south collided head-on with a northbound 2016 GMC SUV. The motorcycle driver, a male with an unlicensed status, was partially ejected and sustained a back contusion, resulting in an injury severity level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumper of each. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, highlighting impaired operation. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision reveals critical dangers posed by unlicensed and impaired drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured three occupants, including a driver and two passengers. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, causing contusions and abrasions without ejections or loss of consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:39 on Eastern Parkway near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west making a right turn, the other going straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the southbound sedan. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. Three occupants were injured: a 41-year-old female driver with back contusions, a 10-year-old front passenger with abrasions, and a 12-year-old rear passenger with bruises. All were conscious and not ejected. Driver errors related to limited sightlines were central to the crash, with no victim behaviors noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three men. The impact involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car’s rear. Injuries included shoulder bruises and whiplash. Driver errors remain unspecified, with one occupant losing consciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on Washington Avenue, Brooklyn. A 2017 Volkswagen sedan traveling north struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Nissan sedan. The impact point was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the rear of the parked vehicle. Three male occupants were injured: a 15-year-old front passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions and lost consciousness; a 37-year-old driver and a 29-year-old driver both sustained whiplash injuries. All occupants were conscious after the crash and used lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor for the passenger but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid licenses. The collision involved a moving vehicle striking a parked vehicle, highlighting risks posed by stationary cars on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. Three female passengers in the sedan suffered chest and neck contusions. The crash happened at 7:40 p.m. Driver error involved following too closely, causing blunt injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. on Empire Boulevard near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 SUV traveling east rear-ended a 2008 sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Three female occupants in the sedan, aged 47, 59, and 72, sustained contusions and bruises to their neck and chest areas. None were ejected and all remained conscious. The 72-year-old front passenger was using a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision caused blunt force injuries consistent with a rear-end impact, emphasizing the danger of tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745759, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 43-year-old man was injured crossing Empire Boulevard outside a crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Empire Boulevard was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.' The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Mercedes sedan. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report, but the pedestrian's location outside a crosswalk is noted. No victim behavior was identified as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742440, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remained conscious. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Bedford Avenue. A 2016 Mazda sedan was making a right turn when it struck a 27-year-old female bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The cyclist was not ejected and was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike's right side doors, while the sedan showed no damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742842, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage by the cyclist, causing a violent impact and fracture. The rider remained conscious despite the trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 47-year-old male bicyclist who was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his upper arm and shoulder. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's failure to maintain proper lane discipline. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the left front bumper of his bike. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to victim behavior such as helmet use or crossing signals. The driver was licensed and operating the bike legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:47 AM on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Kia SUV traveling north collided with a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s 34-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741273, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling east struck a northbound moped on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a severe facial fracture. Police reports cite unspecified contributing factors for the moped rider’s injuries, with no vehicle damage reported on the moped.

According to the police report, a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling east on Troy Avenue collided with a moped traveling north at 9:26 PM. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the moped. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a severe facial injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped rider but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the SUV operator, who was licensed and driving straight ahead. The moped sustained no damage. The report focuses on the serious injury to the vulnerable moped rider and the impact dynamics, without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739516, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15