About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 15
▸ Crush Injuries 7
▸ Severe Bleeding 10
▸ Severe Lacerations 10
▸ Concussion 17
▸ Whiplash 70
▸ Contusion/Bruise 111
▸ Abrasion 118
▸ Pain/Nausea 38
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 72
- 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Lexus Suburban (LNC2044) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2016 White Jeep Suburban (LKR1028) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Acura Suburban (LBJ8017) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Land Rover Station Wagon (KVH2364) – 28 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Red Lights, Dead Pedestrians—City Waits, People Die
Precinct 72: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025
The Toll: Two Dead in the Crosswalk
Just weeks ago, two men—Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqui Lin, 59—were killed in a crosswalk at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. They had the light. The BMW driver ran the red and kept going. Both men died at the scene. The street was busy. The city was silent. CBS New York reported that since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. The blood dries, but the danger stays.
The Pattern: Broken Promises, Endless Waiting
Fourteen people have died in Precinct 72 since 2022. Over 2,300 have been injured. Twenty-one suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. Most were walking or biking. Most did nothing wrong. The numbers do not lie. The city has known about Third Avenue for years. Plans to fix it have sat on a shelf since 2014. Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes asked, “We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it’s now 2025. What is going on?” There is no answer. There is only waiting.
The Leaders: Words, Not Action
After the latest deaths, officials gathered. They spoke of safety. They spoke of families. Councilmember Alexa Avilés called for real investment: “We want the city to actually commit real capital to make sure that it can do treatments that truly address the safety concerns while balancing the fact that we have an industrial business zone here.” But the city’s response has been a sign that says “be careful.” State Senator Andrew Gounardes said, “We should all be offended. Angry. Insulted. That the response from our city to two deaths blocks away from here is a sign that says: ‘be careful.’”
The Precinct: Power to Protect
Precinct 72 has the power to enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They can act now. They do not need to wait for another funeral. The tools are in their hands. The question is whether they will use them.
Call to Action:
Demand more. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call Precinct 72. Tell them to enforce the law, redesign the streets, and end the waiting. Every day of delay is another day someone dies for nothing.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-28
- Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-25
- Cyclist Injured on Unprotected McGuinness, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-20
- Brooklyn Leaders Demand Third Avenue Redesign, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
Other Representatives
District 44
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 17
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 72 Police Precinct 72 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 17.
It contains Brooklyn CB7, Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 72
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Moped Driver Ejected, Suffers Arm Injury on 4 Avenue▸Jun 10 - A 29-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured on 4 Avenue. He sustained abrasions and lower arm injuries. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash occurred while traveling north, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver operating a gas moped on 4 Avenue was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious but sustained abrasions. The moped was traveling north and struck an object or surface with its left front bumper, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The lack of vehicle damage alongside the driver's ejection highlights the severity of the impact on the vulnerable occupant.
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E-Scooter Hits 9-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 7 - A distracted e-scooter operator struck a 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal on 47 Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The collision caused front-end damage to the scooter.
According to the police report, at 19:04 on 47 Street near 6 Avenue in Brooklyn, an e-scooter traveling west struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious following the incident. There were no other contributing factors listed for the pedestrian, and no driver license or operator information was provided. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter operators to vulnerable pedestrians, especially children crossing legally.
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Rear-End Crash on 3 Avenue Injures Driver▸Jun 6 - Two sedans collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic before impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:13 on 3 Avenue near 15 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south were involved in a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic prior to impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 43-year-old female occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle.
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Sedan Hits 11-Year-Old Girl at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A sedan struck an 11-year-old girl crossing 52nd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered facial bruises. The car hit her center front. No driver errors listed. The child was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old girl was injured when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end near 624 52 Street in Brooklyn at 7:58 PM. The child was crossing the intersection without a signal or crosswalk. She sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The sedan, a 2015 Acura, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report details the collision and injuries, focusing on the impact and the child’s condition.
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Bike Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A 16-year-old bicyclist traveling east struck a 7-year-old pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected but conscious. The crash involved impact to the bike's center front end.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 52 Street in Brooklyn at 17:59 when his bike's center front end struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. Both victims were conscious after the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was partially ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists in shared road spaces.
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SUV Driver Suffers Neck Injury on Prospect Expressway▸Jun 4 - A 31-year-old female SUV driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a single-vehicle crash on Prospect Expressway East. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling northbound on Prospect Expressway East at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 10 - A 29-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured on 4 Avenue. He sustained abrasions and lower arm injuries. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash occurred while traveling north, with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver operating a gas moped on 4 Avenue was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious but sustained abrasions. The moped was traveling north and struck an object or surface with its left front bumper, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The lack of vehicle damage alongside the driver's ejection highlights the severity of the impact on the vulnerable occupant.
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E-Scooter Hits 9-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 7 - A distracted e-scooter operator struck a 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal on 47 Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The collision caused front-end damage to the scooter.
According to the police report, at 19:04 on 47 Street near 6 Avenue in Brooklyn, an e-scooter traveling west struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious following the incident. There were no other contributing factors listed for the pedestrian, and no driver license or operator information was provided. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter operators to vulnerable pedestrians, especially children crossing legally.
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Rear-End Crash on 3 Avenue Injures Driver▸Jun 6 - Two sedans collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic before impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:13 on 3 Avenue near 15 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south were involved in a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic prior to impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 43-year-old female occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle.
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Sedan Hits 11-Year-Old Girl at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A sedan struck an 11-year-old girl crossing 52nd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered facial bruises. The car hit her center front. No driver errors listed. The child was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old girl was injured when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end near 624 52 Street in Brooklyn at 7:58 PM. The child was crossing the intersection without a signal or crosswalk. She sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The sedan, a 2015 Acura, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report details the collision and injuries, focusing on the impact and the child’s condition.
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Bike Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A 16-year-old bicyclist traveling east struck a 7-year-old pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected but conscious. The crash involved impact to the bike's center front end.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 52 Street in Brooklyn at 17:59 when his bike's center front end struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. Both victims were conscious after the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was partially ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists in shared road spaces.
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SUV Driver Suffers Neck Injury on Prospect Expressway▸Jun 4 - A 31-year-old female SUV driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a single-vehicle crash on Prospect Expressway East. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling northbound on Prospect Expressway East at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 7 - A distracted e-scooter operator struck a 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal on 47 Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The collision caused front-end damage to the scooter.
According to the police report, at 19:04 on 47 Street near 6 Avenue in Brooklyn, an e-scooter traveling west struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the scooter, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious following the incident. There were no other contributing factors listed for the pedestrian, and no driver license or operator information was provided. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted e-scooter operators to vulnerable pedestrians, especially children crossing legally.
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Rear-End Crash on 3 Avenue Injures Driver▸Jun 6 - Two sedans collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic before impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:13 on 3 Avenue near 15 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south were involved in a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic prior to impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 43-year-old female occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle.
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Sedan Hits 11-Year-Old Girl at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A sedan struck an 11-year-old girl crossing 52nd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered facial bruises. The car hit her center front. No driver errors listed. The child was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old girl was injured when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end near 624 52 Street in Brooklyn at 7:58 PM. The child was crossing the intersection without a signal or crosswalk. She sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The sedan, a 2015 Acura, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report details the collision and injuries, focusing on the impact and the child’s condition.
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Bike Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A 16-year-old bicyclist traveling east struck a 7-year-old pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected but conscious. The crash involved impact to the bike's center front end.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 52 Street in Brooklyn at 17:59 when his bike's center front end struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. Both victims were conscious after the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was partially ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists in shared road spaces.
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SUV Driver Suffers Neck Injury on Prospect Expressway▸Jun 4 - A 31-year-old female SUV driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a single-vehicle crash on Prospect Expressway East. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling northbound on Prospect Expressway East at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 6 - Two sedans collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic before impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:13 on 3 Avenue near 15 Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south were involved in a rear-end collision. Both vehicles were stopped in traffic prior to impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 43-year-old female occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle.
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Sedan Hits 11-Year-Old Girl at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A sedan struck an 11-year-old girl crossing 52nd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered facial bruises. The car hit her center front. No driver errors listed. The child was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old girl was injured when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end near 624 52 Street in Brooklyn at 7:58 PM. The child was crossing the intersection without a signal or crosswalk. She sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The sedan, a 2015 Acura, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report details the collision and injuries, focusing on the impact and the child’s condition.
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Bike Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A 16-year-old bicyclist traveling east struck a 7-year-old pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected but conscious. The crash involved impact to the bike's center front end.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 52 Street in Brooklyn at 17:59 when his bike's center front end struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. Both victims were conscious after the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was partially ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists in shared road spaces.
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SUV Driver Suffers Neck Injury on Prospect Expressway▸Jun 4 - A 31-year-old female SUV driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a single-vehicle crash on Prospect Expressway East. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling northbound on Prospect Expressway East at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 4 - A sedan struck an 11-year-old girl crossing 52nd Street in Brooklyn. She suffered facial bruises. The car hit her center front. No driver errors listed. The child was conscious after impact.
According to the police report, an 11-year-old girl was injured when a sedan traveling east struck her at the center front end near 624 52 Street in Brooklyn at 7:58 PM. The child was crossing the intersection without a signal or crosswalk. She sustained facial contusions and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The sedan, a 2015 Acura, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report details the collision and injuries, focusing on the impact and the child’s condition.
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Bike Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection▸Jun 4 - A 16-year-old bicyclist traveling east struck a 7-year-old pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected but conscious. The crash involved impact to the bike's center front end.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 52 Street in Brooklyn at 17:59 when his bike's center front end struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. Both victims were conscious after the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was partially ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists in shared road spaces.
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SUV Driver Suffers Neck Injury on Prospect Expressway▸Jun 4 - A 31-year-old female SUV driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a single-vehicle crash on Prospect Expressway East. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling northbound on Prospect Expressway East at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 4 - A 16-year-old bicyclist traveling east struck a 7-year-old pedestrian at a Brooklyn intersection. Both suffered contusions and lower limb injuries. The bicyclist was partially ejected but conscious. The crash involved impact to the bike's center front end.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male bicyclist was traveling straight ahead eastbound on 52 Street in Brooklyn at 17:59 when his bike's center front end struck a 7-year-old female pedestrian located at the intersection. Both victims were conscious after the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was partially ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, and does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists in shared road spaces.
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SUV Driver Suffers Neck Injury on Prospect Expressway▸Jun 4 - A 31-year-old female SUV driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a single-vehicle crash on Prospect Expressway East. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling northbound on Prospect Expressway East at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 4 - A 31-year-old female SUV driver sustained a neck injury and whiplash in a single-vehicle crash on Prospect Expressway East. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper while traveling north. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.
According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2012 Honda SUV was traveling northbound on Prospect Expressway East at 7:49 a.m. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the crash. She suffered a neck injury described as whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the incident.
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Unlicensed Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 3 - An unlicensed motorcyclist struck an 82-year-old man crossing 5th Avenue at 60th Street. The impact broke the man’s skull. He died on the sunlit pavement, another life ended by reckless operation on city streets.
According to the police report, an 82-year-old pedestrian was killed at the corner of 5th Avenue and 60th Street in Brooklyn. The man was crossing the street when a northbound motorcycle, operated by an unlicensed rider, struck him head-on. The report states the impact was to the 'center front end' of the motorcycle, resulting in fatal head injuries to the pedestrian. The police report specifically notes the driver's license status as 'unlicensed,' highlighting a critical driver error. The narrative confirms the rider 'hit him square,' and the man died at the scene. While the report mentions the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal,' it does not list this as a contributing factor, instead marking both contributing factors as 'unspecified.' The focus remains on the unlicensed operation of the motorcycle and the lethal consequences for a vulnerable road user.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing▸Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 3 - A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The driver was making a left turn at the time.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:35 PM in Brooklyn near 5502 3 Avenue. A 48-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The SUV showed no damage, indicating impact dynamics that still caused injury despite the absence of visible vehicle damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal.
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Bus Hits Cyclist Head-On in Brooklyn▸Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 3 - A bus struck a cyclist on 60 Street. Both moved straight. The bus hit the bike’s front. The rider, a man, suffered arm and hand wounds. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 60 Street in Brooklyn at 8:41 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the bus struck the bicyclist. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No additional contributing factors or violations were noted in the police data.
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Distracted Driver Triggers Gowanus Expressway Crash▸Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 1 - A distracted driver veered on the Gowanus Expressway. Metal slammed metal. A 39-year-old woman, riding as a passenger, took the brunt. Neck injured. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. System failed her.
According to the police report, a multi-vehicle crash struck the Gowanus Expressway at 17:13. A sedan, SUV, and taxi moved north when a driver, distracted and inattentive, changed lanes unsafely. The collision injured a 39-year-old female passenger. She suffered neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt. No errors are attributed to her. This crash shows the danger of driver distraction and reckless lane changes on city highways.
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Motorcycle Collides With Sedan on 3 Avenue▸Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
Jun 1 - A motorcycle making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:46 on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles northbound. The report lists the motorcycle driver's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist▸May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 28 - A distracted SUV driver hit a 42-year-old bicyclist on 32 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The SUV was parked before impact and showed no damage. The crash exposed driver inattention as the key cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:12 on 32 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV involved was a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, who was parked before the crash. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which sustained no damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.
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Improper Lane Change Causes Collision on Gowanus Expy▸May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 26 - Two male drivers collided on the Gowanus Expressway at dawn. Both suffered upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper passing and lane usage as the cause. Vehicles struck front ends during an eastbound lane change maneuver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:25 AM on the Gowanus Expressway involving a 2020 Mazda SUV and a 2009 BMW sedan, both traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers, males, sustained upper arm injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. This indicates driver error in lane management led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 25 - Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s back end. A 20-year-old passenger suffered a back injury and shock. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:58 PM on Vanderbilt Street in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs, both traveling east, collided with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the front SUV was damaged on the left rear bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating driver error and hazardous road conditions. A 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the passenger. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights risks posed by driver errors and road conditions in Brooklyn’s nighttime traffic.
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SUV Hits E-Scooter on 3rd Avenue▸May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 24 - SUV slammed into e-scooter’s back end on 3rd Avenue. Rider, 29, left with raw knees and battered legs. Metal met flesh. Brooklyn street, another wound.
According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue struck a westbound e-scooter at 35 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front quarter panel hit the e-scooter’s center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct cause assigned to the e-scooter driver. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when heavy vehicles cross paths with vulnerable riders.
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E-Scooter Rider’s Arm Crushed by SUV Pullout▸May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 23 - A man on an e-scooter collided with a Honda SUV pulling from the curb on 5th Avenue. Metal struck flesh. His arm was crushed. He stayed conscious as the street fell silent, pain and shock hanging in the air.
According to the police report, a man riding an e-scooter was traveling straight northbound on 5th Avenue near 37th Street in Brooklyn when he struck the front of a Honda SUV that was pulling out from the curb. The report states the e-scooter rider suffered crush injuries to his arm but remained awake and conscious at the scene. The SUV, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver from New Jersey, was described as 'starting from parking' at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the moment of impact: 'metal met flesh and the silence held.' No driver errors are explicitly cited, but the sequence of events highlights the systemic danger when vehicles pull from the curb into active traffic.
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Dump Truck Slams Parked Sedan on 20th Street▸May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 23 - A dump truck hit a parked sedan’s rear in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat heavy trucks pose on city streets.
According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on 20th Street in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Toyota sedan at 10:22 a.m. The sedan’s 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The dump truck’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left rear. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of distracted driving by operators of large vehicles in dense urban areas.
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Broken Pavement Sends Moped Rider to Death▸May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 22 - A 66-year-old woman rode her moped west on 39th Street. The street gave way. She flew, struck her head, and died alone on the asphalt. No helmet. The city’s broken ground claimed her last breath.
A 66-year-old woman was killed while riding a moped westbound on 39th Street, near Council District 38, according to the police report. The report states, 'The pavement broke beneath her.' She was ejected from the moped, struck her head, and died at the scene. Police list 'Pavement Defective' as the primary contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the systemic failure of the roadway. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of neglected infrastructure, as the defective pavement directly led to the fatal ejection and head injury.
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Turning Pickup Crushes E-Bike Rider on 4th Avenue▸May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 22 - A pickup truck turned left across 4th Avenue, striking a 49-year-old man on an e-bike. Thrown and crushed, he died in the street. The twisted bike and bloodied truck marked the violence of the city’s roads.
A 49-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 53rd Street in Brooklyn when a pickup truck turned left and struck him, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike rider was 'thrown' and 'crushed,' dying at the scene. Both the pickup truck and the e-bike were cited for 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pickup, a 2007 Chevrolet, was making a left turn when it collided with the e-bike, which was traveling straight. The police report describes the aftermath: 'The bike lay twisted. The truck bore blood and silence.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the entire body. The data does not specify helmet use or other victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
May 20 - A 41-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver’s error caused serious harm despite no visible vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 4 Avenue and 55 Street in Brooklyn at 18:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling southwest, made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond the driver’s failure to yield.