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 22
▸ Amputation 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 27
▸ Concussion 32
▸ Whiplash 266
▸ Contusion/Bruise 218
▸ Abrasion 153
▸ Pain/Nausea 133
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 75
- 2021 White GMC Pickup (LPL6828) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 Gray Infiniti Sedan (THZ3185) – 40 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2002 Red Honda Mp (SHM6992) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2018 White BMW Suburban (LEA3592) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2013 White Jeep Suburban (JMC6937) – 33 times • 2 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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Precinct 75: Evening streets, broken bodies
Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 8, 2025
Just after midday on Oct 2, at Crescent Street and Hill Street, a driver in a sedan hit an 8‑year‑old who was walking. Police recorded a serious injury (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Oct 2: A driver hit a person walking at Crescent and Hill; serious injury recorded (crash data).
- Sep 24: At Livonia and Snediker, police cited failure to yield by the driver after a person walking was seriously hurt (crash data).
The toll in this precinct
Since 2022, Precinct 75 has seen 19 people killed and 7,143 injured in traffic crashes (Open Data rollup). That includes 8 people walking and 1 person on a bike killed; 10 vehicle occupants also died (mode totals).
This year alone, 8 people have been killed here, compared with 2 at this point last year. Serious injuries are also up, 29 this year versus 13 last year (comparative stats).
The evening hour is when it breaks. At 8 PM, four people have died since 2022—the most of any hour. The 6 PM and 5 PM hours also carry heavy injuries and deaths (hourly distribution).
Where it happens, and why police say it happens
Pennsylvania Avenue and the Belt Parkway each carry two recorded deaths in this period. Linden Boulevard is an injury factory (hotspots data).
Police reports here list named driver behaviors again and again: failure to yield in at least 42 injury crashes, running lights in at least 13, aggressive driving and distraction in dozens more (contributing factors).
What Precinct 75 can do now
Target the evening rush. Enforce failure‑to‑yield at crosswalks on Pennsylvania Avenue and along Linden Boulevard. Post up at known trouble corners and write the summonses.
DOT can harden left turns, add daylighting at corners, and give people on foot a head start with leading pedestrian intervals. None of that needs a ribbon. All of it is standard practice, and it works when used at the right spots (crash records).
Stop the pattern citywide
Slower default speeds save lives at the moment of impact. New York has the power to lower speeds and rein in repeat speeders. Use it. A citywide 20 MPH default and mandatory speed limiters for habitual offenders would keep the worst harm out of these crosswalks. The path is laid out here: Take Action.
Council Member Chris Banks, Assembly Member Erik Dilan, and State Senator Julia Salazar represent this area. The public record in this briefing does not show whether they back the speed‑limiter bill named there. If they don’t, what gives?
One child at Crescent and Hill is in the hospital. The next one is waiting at the light. Take one step now: push your leaders to act.
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State Senator Julia Salazar
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▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 75 Police Precinct 75 sits in Brooklyn, District 42, AD 54, SD 18.
It contains Brooklyn CB5, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Shirley Chisholm State Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 75
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Bus Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street▸Feb 11 - A bus struck the rear of a sedan traveling north on Milford Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver and three passengers, including two children, suffered neck, shoulder, and full-body injuries. All occupants were restrained, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, a 2013 bus traveling north on Milford Street in Brooklyn collided with the rear of a 2023 sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the bus striking the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried five occupants, including a 42-year-old female driver and three injured passengers: a 13-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries and minor burns, a 2-year-old male rear passenger with full-body injuries, and others in shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The bus had three occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries resulted from the rear-end collision impact.
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Sedan Hits Teen Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Feb 11 - A sedan struck a 16-year-old bicyclist in Brooklyn. The teen suffered full-body injuries and shock. The car’s right side was smashed. Police list no driver errors. Streets remain dangerous for the young and unprotected.
According to the police report, a Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on Atlantic Avenue collided with a 16-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The impact crushed the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and experienced shock, pain, and nausea. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors are listed for either party. The bicyclist was not ejected, and his use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights the peril faced by young cyclists on city streets.
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Two Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn▸Feb 9 - Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel, with damage to front and side vehicle panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Eldert Lane in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the turning sedan. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the collision. Vehicle damage included the right front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan.
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Distracted Driver Slams SUV in Brooklyn▸Feb 8 - Two SUVs crashed at Pennsylvania and New Lots. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Blood on the seat. Driver distraction listed as the cause. The street stayed quiet, but danger cut through.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 4:33 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A Florida-registered Honda drove east, going straight. A New York-registered Cadillac moved north, making a left turn. The Honda struck the Cadillac’s left side doors. The Honda’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. She was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus at busy city intersections.
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Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Ave in Brooklyn▸Feb 6 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left improperly, the other was passing or using the lane improperly. Both drivers suffered abrasions and neck or face injuries but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making an improper left turn while the other was passing or using the lane improperly. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Cadillac. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The 56-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions and the 21-year-old driver sustained facial abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the collision.
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Sedan Turns Left, Hits Parked E-Bike Rider▸Feb 5 - A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Feb 4 - A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Feb 11 - A bus struck the rear of a sedan traveling north on Milford Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver and three passengers, including two children, suffered neck, shoulder, and full-body injuries. All occupants were restrained, and no ejections occurred.
According to the police report, a 2013 bus traveling north on Milford Street in Brooklyn collided with the rear of a 2023 sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the bus striking the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried five occupants, including a 42-year-old female driver and three injured passengers: a 13-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries and minor burns, a 2-year-old male rear passenger with full-body injuries, and others in shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The bus had three occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries resulted from the rear-end collision impact.
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Sedan Hits Teen Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue▸Feb 11 - A sedan struck a 16-year-old bicyclist in Brooklyn. The teen suffered full-body injuries and shock. The car’s right side was smashed. Police list no driver errors. Streets remain dangerous for the young and unprotected.
According to the police report, a Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on Atlantic Avenue collided with a 16-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The impact crushed the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and experienced shock, pain, and nausea. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors are listed for either party. The bicyclist was not ejected, and his use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights the peril faced by young cyclists on city streets.
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Two Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn▸Feb 9 - Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel, with damage to front and side vehicle panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Eldert Lane in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the turning sedan. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the collision. Vehicle damage included the right front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan.
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Distracted Driver Slams SUV in Brooklyn▸Feb 8 - Two SUVs crashed at Pennsylvania and New Lots. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Blood on the seat. Driver distraction listed as the cause. The street stayed quiet, but danger cut through.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 4:33 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A Florida-registered Honda drove east, going straight. A New York-registered Cadillac moved north, making a left turn. The Honda struck the Cadillac’s left side doors. The Honda’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. She was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus at busy city intersections.
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Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Ave in Brooklyn▸Feb 6 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left improperly, the other was passing or using the lane improperly. Both drivers suffered abrasions and neck or face injuries but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making an improper left turn while the other was passing or using the lane improperly. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Cadillac. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The 56-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions and the 21-year-old driver sustained facial abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the collision.
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Sedan Turns Left, Hits Parked E-Bike Rider▸Feb 5 - A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Feb 4 - A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Feb 11 - A sedan struck a 16-year-old bicyclist in Brooklyn. The teen suffered full-body injuries and shock. The car’s right side was smashed. Police list no driver errors. Streets remain dangerous for the young and unprotected.
According to the police report, a Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on Atlantic Avenue collided with a 16-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The impact crushed the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end. The bicyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and experienced shock, pain, and nausea. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No contributing factors are listed for either party. The bicyclist was not ejected, and his use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights the peril faced by young cyclists on city streets.
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Two Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn▸Feb 9 - Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel, with damage to front and side vehicle panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Eldert Lane in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the turning sedan. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the collision. Vehicle damage included the right front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan.
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Distracted Driver Slams SUV in Brooklyn▸Feb 8 - Two SUVs crashed at Pennsylvania and New Lots. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Blood on the seat. Driver distraction listed as the cause. The street stayed quiet, but danger cut through.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 4:33 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A Florida-registered Honda drove east, going straight. A New York-registered Cadillac moved north, making a left turn. The Honda struck the Cadillac’s left side doors. The Honda’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. She was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus at busy city intersections.
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Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Ave in Brooklyn▸Feb 6 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left improperly, the other was passing or using the lane improperly. Both drivers suffered abrasions and neck or face injuries but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making an improper left turn while the other was passing or using the lane improperly. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Cadillac. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The 56-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions and the 21-year-old driver sustained facial abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the collision.
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Sedan Turns Left, Hits Parked E-Bike Rider▸Feb 5 - A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Feb 4 - A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Feb 9 - Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash involved a left turn and straight travel, with damage to front and side vehicle panels.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard near Eldert Lane in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west going straight ahead, the other making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the turning sedan. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the collision. Vehicle damage included the right front bumper of the westbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan.
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Distracted Driver Slams SUV in Brooklyn▸Feb 8 - Two SUVs crashed at Pennsylvania and New Lots. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Blood on the seat. Driver distraction listed as the cause. The street stayed quiet, but danger cut through.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 4:33 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A Florida-registered Honda drove east, going straight. A New York-registered Cadillac moved north, making a left turn. The Honda struck the Cadillac’s left side doors. The Honda’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. She was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus at busy city intersections.
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Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Ave in Brooklyn▸Feb 6 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left improperly, the other was passing or using the lane improperly. Both drivers suffered abrasions and neck or face injuries but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making an improper left turn while the other was passing or using the lane improperly. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Cadillac. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The 56-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions and the 21-year-old driver sustained facial abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the collision.
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Sedan Turns Left, Hits Parked E-Bike Rider▸Feb 5 - A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Feb 4 - A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Feb 8 - Two SUVs crashed at Pennsylvania and New Lots. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Blood on the seat. Driver distraction listed as the cause. The street stayed quiet, but danger cut through.
According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 4:33 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A Florida-registered Honda drove east, going straight. A New York-registered Cadillac moved north, making a left turn. The Honda struck the Cadillac’s left side doors. The Honda’s front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. She was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus at busy city intersections.
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Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Ave in Brooklyn▸Feb 6 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left improperly, the other was passing or using the lane improperly. Both drivers suffered abrasions and neck or face injuries but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making an improper left turn while the other was passing or using the lane improperly. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Cadillac. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The 56-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions and the 21-year-old driver sustained facial abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the collision.
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Sedan Turns Left, Hits Parked E-Bike Rider▸Feb 5 - A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Feb 4 - A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Feb 6 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was turning left improperly, the other was passing or using the lane improperly. Both drivers suffered abrasions and neck or face injuries but remained conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west. One driver was making an improper left turn while the other was passing or using the lane improperly. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Cadillac. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The 56-year-old driver suffered neck abrasions and the 21-year-old driver sustained facial abrasions. Both drivers remained conscious and were injured but not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the collision.
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Sedan Turns Left, Hits Parked E-Bike Rider▸Feb 5 - A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Feb 4 - A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Feb 5 - A sedan making a left turn struck a stationary e-bike in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cite the sedan driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 8:00 p.m. The sedan was traveling northwest and was making a left turn when it collided with a parked e-bike facing east. The e-bike rider, a 35-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver’s failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. Vehicle damage included the sedan’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center back end, confirming the point of impact was the sedan’s front center. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.
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E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash▸Feb 4 - A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Feb 4 - A collision on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn left a 37-year-old e-scooter driver injured. Two sedans and an e-scooter collided at night. The e-scooter driver suffered back contusions. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 PM on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans and one e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back contusions and was not ejected from his vehicle. The e-scooter was stopped in traffic before the collision, which involved impacts to the center front ends of the e-scooter and one sedan, and damage to the right front bumper of the other sedan. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. The injured party was the e-scooter driver, and no other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted.
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SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Feb 4 - A 60-year-old woman suffered severe lower leg injuries after an SUV traveling west on Sutter Ave hit her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, causing confusion. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact.
According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a westbound SUV on Sutter Ave near New Jersey Ave in Brooklyn at 17:05. The point of impact was the vehicle's right rear quarter panel, and the SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report focuses on the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor but does not assign fault to the victim.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Man Off Roadway in Brooklyn▸Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 31 - A BMW’s bumper slammed into a man standing off Essex Street. Blood spilled. His arm split open, but he stayed awake. The driver, distracted, kept the night silent. Metal met flesh. The city’s danger pressed on.
According to the police report, at 1:15 a.m. near 151 Essex Street in Brooklyn, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a 44-year-old man who was standing off the roadway. The report states the man suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The collision was marked by the BMW’s right front bumper bearing the impact. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash, according to the report. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The incident underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction, with the victim injured while not even occupying the street.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal▸Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 30 - A 44-year-old woman suffered full-body injuries after a sedan hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, heading west, impacted her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when struck.
According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Ford sedan traveling west on Sutter Ave near Forbell St in Brooklyn. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No contributing driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing against the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor by the police. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises with injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.
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Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Williams Ave▸Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 26 - A sedan traveling north on Williams Avenue hit a 24-year-old bicyclist going east. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north struck a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and the driver was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
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Brooklyn Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed▸Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 25 - Two sedans collided on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn, injuring four occupants. The crash involved aggressive driving and unsafe speed. Victims suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. One driver was unlicensed. Parked vehicles were struck in the impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Dumont Ave, Brooklyn. Two sedans collided head-on with center front end and right front bumper impacts. The male driver of the southbound Honda sedan was unlicensed and cited for unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage. The female driver of the westbound Honda sedan held a learner's permit. Four occupants were injured, including the unlicensed male driver and his front passenger, both 33 years old, who suffered whiplash and entire body injuries. A 5-year-old rear passenger was also injured, restrained in a child safety seat. The report notes that contributing factors were unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the male driver. Parked vehicles, including a 2003 Chevy SUV and a 2022 Mazda sedan, sustained rear-end damage. The collision highlights driver errors and systemic dangers posed by speeding and aggressive behavior.
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Turning SUV Kills Woman Crossing With Signal▸Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 24 - A 57-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk on Blake Avenue. The SUV turned. The bumper caught her. She fell, struck, and died on the asphalt. The driver failed to yield. The signal kept blinking. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old woman was crossing Blake Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn, using the crosswalk and moving with the signal when a Nissan SUV made a left turn and struck her. The report states the vehicle's right front bumper hit the woman, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim was crossing with the signal, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Chevy SUV Left Turn Collides with BMW Sedan▸Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 23 - At Linden Blvd and Drew St, a Chevy SUV turned left into the path of a BMW sedan driving straight. Steel tore open steel. A 28-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a deep facial laceration but remained conscious amid the wreckage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM at Linden Boulevard and Drew Street in Brooklyn. The Chevy SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a BMW sedan traveling straight eastbound. The report states: 'A Chevy turned left. A BMW came straight. Steel tore open steel.' The impact caused severe facial lacerations to a 28-year-old female rear-seat occupant, who remained conscious at the scene. The Chevy driver, a 50-year-old male, suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report does not explicitly cite driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision dynamics highlight the inherent danger when turning vehicles cross paths with oncoming traffic. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment were noted.
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Triple Sedan Collision on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Ave▸Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 21 - Three sedans collided head-on and rear-end on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash, with no ejections or fatalities reported.
At midnight on Atlantic Avenue near Hendrix Street in Brooklyn, three sedans collided in a chain reaction crash. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for the third. Both injured occupants—a 27-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female front passenger—suffered neck injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' repeatedly as the primary contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both injured occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on busy Brooklyn streets.
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Rear Passenger Injured in Parked Sedan Crash▸Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 19 - Two parked sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. The crash left both vehicles with bumper damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while parked on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:56 PM. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The first sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was hit at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The second sedan, driven by a licensed man, was struck at the center back end, damaging the right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, but remained conscious. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No victim actions are cited as causes.
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Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist▸Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 18 - A northbound bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in a hip and upper leg contusion for the 19-year-old cyclist.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 20:10 on Linden Blvd near Ashford St in Brooklyn. A 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was partially ejected when a sedan, also traveling north but making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike, while the sedan sustained no damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Lexus. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.
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Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street Brooklyn▸Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 18 - Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, injuring a 61-year-old female driver. The impact damaged front and rear bumpers. The injured driver suffered contusions and leg injuries but was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:12 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the eastbound sedan. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of one sedan, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors or victim behaviors noted. The collision highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections, even without clear fault assigned.
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Elderly Passenger▸Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.
Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter of a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue. The impact injured a 91-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were female; the SUV driver held a permit license.
According to the police report, at 10:51 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The collision injured a 91-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver, a female with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was a licensed female also traveling straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured passenger. The SUV's failure to avoid rear-ending the sedan reveals a critical driver error, underscoring systemic dangers posed by drivers operating with permit licenses.