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

A 38-year-old man crossing Lefferts Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling east. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and exhibited aggressive driving, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Lefferts Avenue struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a primary contributing factor. Additionally, aggressive driving and road rage by the driver were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and aggressive behavior—as the cause of injury to a lawful pedestrian crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739177, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound bicyclist was struck by an eastbound SUV making a right turn on Rogers Avenue. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious. Police cite driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 21:50 on Rogers Avenue, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was hit by a 2018 Mercedes SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to the elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The collision highlights driver failure to maintain attention during a turn, creating a hazardous environment for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738641, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Utica Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver, occupant of a station wagon/SUV, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness, which likely prevented more severe injury. The collision involved two vehicles traveling south, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report explicitly identifies the driver's inattention as the cause, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739527, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver traveling south on Albany Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a front-end collision. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without identifying other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:45 p.m. The moped was traveling straight ahead southbound when it sustained center front end damage. The driver was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were clearly involved or identified. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The absence of detailed contributing factors limits the ability to pinpoint exact driver errors, but the collision caused significant injury to the vulnerable moped operator.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738058, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV’s door on Schenectady Avenue. He flew headfirst, blood pooling, skin scorched by the street. The SUV’s door buckled. He lay broken but conscious, the city’s danger etched in flesh.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old man riding a bike collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV near 296 Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:09 a.m. The report describes the cyclist being ejected from his bike, landing headfirst, and suffering severe burns and a head injury. The SUV’s door was folded inward from the impact. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative details blood on the pavement and the cyclist lying conscious but broken. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed after the driver errors and contributing factors. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736603, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A drowsy driver behind the wheel of an SUV collided head-on with a parked sedan on Empire Boulevard. The impact injured a 19-year-old front-seat passenger, who suffered lower leg trauma and shock. Both vehicles sustained severe front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:27 AM on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. A male driver of a 2021 Nissan SUV, traveling westbound and going straight ahead, collided with a parked 2013 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The contributing factor cited was 'Fatigued/Drowsy' driving by the SUV operator. The collision injured a 19-year-old female front passenger in the SUV, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with shock. The parked sedan and another parked 1998 Toyota sedan were also damaged on their left front bumpers. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the injured passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735368, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver made an improper lane maneuver on Carroll Street, Brooklyn, colliding with a 48-year-old e-scooter rider. The rider suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite driver error as the primary cause, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Carroll Street near Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:30 PM. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn and committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' colliding with a southbound e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor but emphasizes the sedan driver's improper lane use as the primary cause. Neither vehicle showed damage upon impact. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The data underscores systemic dangers posed by driver lane violations in Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731722, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided head-on and rear-end on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants, including two children, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. All victims remained conscious and were not ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, at 8:59 PM on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn, a 2004 Chevrolet SUV traveling west struck the center back end of another westbound SUV. The collision involved two station wagons/SUVs. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Three occupants were injured: a 40-year-old female driver and two young male passengers, ages 8 and 4, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. None were ejected from their vehicles, and all remained conscious. The injured were positioned as driver, left rear passenger, and right rear passenger. The report does not list any contributing factors related to victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions with multiple injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck him on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries but was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:43 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old male moped rider traveling south was struck by a Honda SUV making a right turn southwest. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The SUV driver was cited for driver inattention and unsafe speed, which were listed as contributing factors. The moped rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report identifies no contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed during turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729908, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue collided with a westbound e-bike. The 29-year-old male cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg injury and was unconscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue at 7:30 p.m. when it struck a westbound e-bike. The collision impacted the sedan's left front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain focus. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn's busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old man suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him while crossing against the signal on Schenectady Avenue. The driver, traveling south, showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Schenectady Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn around 11:07 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2022 BMW sedan traveling south struck him with its center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene, suffering a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian but highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727772, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south on Bedford Avenue rear-ended a northbound multi-wheeled vehicle. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s left rear bumper and the other vehicle’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:16 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A Volvo sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a northbound multi-wheeled vehicle. The sedan’s left rear bumper and the other vehicle’s front end sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash and was in shock. The police report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was going straight ahead, while the multi-wheeled vehicle was passing. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause of the crash, with no blame assigned to the victim or other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a moped hit her at an intersection. The rider, traveling north on Eastern Parkway, failed to control speed and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Eastern Parkway struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors on the part of the moped operator. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The moped's point of impact was the center front end, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating mopeds at unsafe speeds, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726927, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota sedan reversed on Rutland Road. Its rear bumper struck a 73-year-old woman. Her leg split open. Blood stained the pavement. The car sat untouched. Flesh did not.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota sedan was backing up near 463 Rutland Road in Brooklyn when its rear bumper struck a 73-year-old woman. The collision caused severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg, leaving her conscious but badly injured as blood pooled on the street. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle itself sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s actions are not cited as contributing to the crash. The incident underscores the lethal consequences when drivers reverse without proper attention, especially in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726196, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 36-year-old man suffered elbow and arm injuries after a sedan traveling east hit him as he emerged from in front of a parked vehicle on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage to the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 8:50 PM, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face when entering traffic from parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 56-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver, holding a permit, caused the collision by failing to back safely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:57 PM on Rogers Avenue near Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. A 56-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was hit by a 2006 SUV backing south. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a male with a New York permit license, was the sole occupant and caused the collision by failing to yield while reversing. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center back end. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's unsafe backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724367, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist suffered back injuries and contusions. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford sedan was making a left turn westbound on Bedford Avenue at 9:40 PM when it collided with a bicyclist traveling southbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old male, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723962, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Kingston Avenue. Both male occupants in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:17 on Kingston Avenue when a 2021 Mazda SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by a 2002 Nissan sedan traveling north. The contributing factors listed were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was not fully attentive. Both the SUV driver and front passenger, males aged 40 and 37, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the sedan's right front bumper. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as the cause of the collision, with no contributing victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old moped driver suffered head injuries and shock after a collision on Flatbush Avenue at 11:30 p.m. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle impacting the rear center of the moped. The driver was not ejected but reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male moped driver traveling north on Flatbush Avenue was struck at the center back end of his vehicle by another unspecified vehicle. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues on the part of the other vehicle. The moped driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock, and complained of pain and nausea. He was not ejected from the vehicle. No contributing factors were attributed to the moped driver. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The collision highlights the dangers vulnerable road users face when struck from behind by other vehicles, emphasizing systemic risks in vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 17-year-old e-scooter driver from behind on Kingston Avenue. The rider was partially ejected, suffering abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed dangers of close following distances on busy Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the e-scooter. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the point of impact at the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the vulnerability of the e-scooter rider in this collision caused by driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723961, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15