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A 14-year-old boy was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a van struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The van, driven by a permit-holder, hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper while starting in traffic.

According to the police report, a van traveling east on Carroll Street in Brooklyn struck a 14-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Albany Avenue around 8:00 AM. The pedestrian was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was starting in traffic when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the van's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights the pedestrian's crossing against the signal. The victim was conscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721833, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV traveling west on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. Driver errors and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:43 on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old female bicyclist was traveling north when she was struck by a 2022 SUV going straight west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper hitting the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors associated with the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right front bumper. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle speed and confusion in interactions between SUVs and bicyclists on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721820, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver struck a sedan from behind on Empire Boulevard. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV sustained rear-end damage. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time of collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Empire Boulevard at 3:59 p.m. The collision involved a 2024 Honda SUV and a 2011 Volkswagen sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the sedan at the center back end, causing damage to the SUV’s rear. The sedan showed no damage. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The primary contributing factor cited was "Driver Inattention/Distraction" on the part of the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. The female driver of the rear vehicle was distracted, striking the front sedan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. Impact centered on the back and front ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:27 on Flatbush Avenue involving two sedans traveling southbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, struck the center back end of the front sedan. The contributing factor cited was driver inattention or distraction by the rear driver. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center back and center front ends. The rear vehicle carried two occupants: the female driver, age 31, and a 70-year-old male front passenger. Both were conscious, restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721815, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old girl suffered a fractured knee and lower leg when an ambulance changed lanes unsafely on Nostrand Avenue. The ambulance struck her off the intersection, causing severe injury. The driver’s error led to a violent impact and lasting harm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue at 14:55 involving an ambulance and a sedan. The ambulance driver, licensed and traveling west, made an unsafe lane change, which is cited as the contributing factor. The collision struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. She sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity 3. The ambulance’s center front end impacted the pedestrian, causing serious bodily injury. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior. The driver’s unsafe lane change directly caused the crash and injury, highlighting systemic danger from emergency vehicles maneuvering unsafely in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721817, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan executing an improper U-turn collided with a southbound e-bike on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers and left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:38 on Utica Avenue near 330 in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a U-turn when it struck a southbound e-bike. The police identified the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly" by the sedan driver. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The e-bike was impacted on its left front bumper, while the sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper and left side doors. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the improper turn. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721813, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tow truck and bicyclist collided head-on on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old cyclist suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. A tow truck and a bicycle, both traveling eastbound, collided front to front. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash, affecting both drivers. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The tow truck driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factor to the bicyclist's actions, focusing instead on driver errors and distraction as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721153, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at dawn. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:59 AM on Eastern Parkway involving two sedans. One driver, a 41-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The first vehicle, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the second vehicle, a 2021 Nissan sedan making a right turn northbound. The impact points were the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear quarter panel of the Nissan. No occupants were ejected. The female driver’s injuries and the collision dynamics highlight the dangers of distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 74-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a Hyundai SUV struck her during a right turn on Carroll Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV, traveling east and making a right turn on Carroll Street in Brooklyn, struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716340, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured after a collision with a sedan traveling west on Ocean Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 on Ocean Avenue involving a 2023 sedan and a 24-year-old male e-scooter rider. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight west when it struck the e-scooter from the left front bumper. The e-scooter rider was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining upper leg injuries classified as severity level 3. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment and was riding/hanging on the outside. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the e-scooter's center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV swung right on Rutland Road, cutting across an e-scooter’s path. The rider, twenty-four, struck headfirst, thrown and torn open. Blood pooled on the pavement while the SUV sat untouched. The street bore the mark of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 617 Rutland Road in Brooklyn at 15:30. An SUV made a right turn while an e-scooter, operated by a 24-year-old man, continued straight. The report states the e-scooter rider 'struck headfirst,' was 'ejected,' and suffered 'severe lacerations' to the head, bleeding on the pavement but remaining conscious. The SUV sustained no damage and its driver was uninjured. The police report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, drawing attention to the systemic danger of limited sightlines at this location. The SUV driver’s action—turning across the path of a straight-traveling e-scooter—created a deadly conflict. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716119, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured the driver of the moving car, causing neck trauma and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in city streets.

According to the police report, at 4:57 AM on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn, a southbound sedan collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 24-year-old male, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining inside his vehicle and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the parked car and the center front end of the moving vehicle. This incident underscores the risks posed by driver distraction on urban roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715081, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man lay bleeding on Eastern Parkway, head struck by a Nissan sedan. The driver, unlicensed and inattentive, left the street empty but for silence and blood. Metal crumpled. The man did not move.

A 52-year-old pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and lay unconscious on Eastern Parkway after being struck head-on by a 2012 Nissan sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 3:18 a.m. The report states the driver was unlicensed and operating a vehicle registered in Pennsylvania. The car's left front quarter panel was crushed from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim bleeding in the road, unmoving, after the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The police report makes clear the driver's lack of a valid license and inattention were central to this crash, underscoring the systemic danger posed by unlicensed, inattentive drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan driver had limited view, contributing to the crash and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on Bedford Avenue near Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver's limited visibility played a key role. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the motorcycle showed no damage. This crash highlights driver errors related to turning maneuvers and limited sightlines.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713965, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a steering failure led to a collision with a sedan on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver distraction and resulted in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:06 on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Steering Failure' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, when the steering failure caused loss of control. The sedan, also traveling westbound, collided with the bike at the right front quarter panel, damaging the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights vehicle driver errors, specifically steering failure and distraction, as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712727, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. A passenger suffered a back contusion, injured but conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:56 on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling north. One driver was making a right turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Audi SUV and the right rear bumper of the Hyundai SUV. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. A 36-year-old female occupant in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a back contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck him at an intersection on Lincoln Road. The driver, making a right turn, failed to pay attention, causing the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection on Lincoln Road with the signal. The collision occurred at 4:00 PM when a 2015 Nissan SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to notice the pedestrian despite the pedestrian crossing legally. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle had two occupants. The impact caused damage to the right side doors of the SUV. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Bedford Avenue. The crash involved aggressive driving, according to the police report. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:20 AM involving an e-scooter and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its center back end. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on the aggressive driving of the involved parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male driver struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash occurred as the driver failed to yield right-of-way while traveling south on East New York Avenue near Schenectady Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 22:41 on East New York Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. A male driver operating an electric motorcycle, traveling south and going straight ahead, failed to yield right-of-way, striking a 29-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing against the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was unlicensed in New York at the time of the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary fault lies with the driver's failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707894, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man suffered full-body injuries after a sedan struck him on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a U-turn and failed to pay attention, causing the collision. The pedestrian was off the roadway when hit.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue near Rutland Road in Brooklyn at 16:23. A 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured with full-body trauma after being struck by a sedan whose driver was making a U-turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was located off the roadway at the time of impact, indicating no fault on his part. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. Another sedan traveling northbound was involved but only suffered damage to its right rear quarter panel. The driver held a valid New York license. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707499, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15