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Two sedans collided at Miller Ave and Liberty Ave in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were initially parked. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no pedestrian involvement.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Miller Ave near Liberty Ave in Brooklyn at 11:30 AM. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The driver of one sedan, a 58-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash, and was not ejected from the vehicle. He was wearing a lap belt. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The crash caused moderate injury to the driver but no further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797465, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped slammed into a parked SUV on Hale Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was hurled onto the street, unconscious and bleeding from the head. The crushed bike lay silent, the night marked by distraction and speed.

A violent crash unfolded on Hale Avenue near Etna Street in Brooklyn when a moped collided with a parked SUV. According to the police report, the 31-year-old moped rider was ejected from his vehicle, struck his head, and was found unconscious and bleeding. The report notes the rider was wearing a helmet. The moped was left demolished at the scene. Police attribute the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' explicitly listing distraction as the contributing factor. No mention is made of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The SUV was parked and unoccupied at the time. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797756, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Highland Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling south when the crash occurred. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling south on Highland Place collided, impacting each other's front quarter panels. The 44-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash while remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The male driver of the other SUV was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front quarter panels, indicating a frontal collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797449, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 4-year-old girl suffered upper arm contusions after a sedan made a right turn and struck her in a marked crosswalk. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection, highlighting driver failure to yield to a crossing pedestrian.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hinsdale Street made a right turn and struck a 4-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection with Atlantic Avenue. The child sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The driver’s action of making a right turn without yielding to the pedestrian in the crosswalk was the critical error leading to the collision. No information on driver license status or other vehicle occupants was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797453, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 61-year-old woman crossing Liberty Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Driver inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at intersections even when pedestrians follow signals.

According to the police report, at 19:31 a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling east on Liberty Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, underscoring the driver's failure to maintain focus during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious and following crossing signals, eliminating victim fault. This crash exemplifies how driver distraction at intersections can cause serious injuries to compliant pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796897, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling east, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The boy was in shock but had no visible complaints.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian at 7:20 AM. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing injuries to the boy's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of the collision. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The boy was in shock and sustained injury severity level 3, with no visible complaints recorded. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796202, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Dumont Ave in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, traveling east, had limited view obstructed. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and shock but no visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Dumont Ave and Miller Ave in Brooklyn around 4:10 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling eastbound, had a limited view obstructed, which was cited as a contributing factor. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the primary driver error leading to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock, though no visible complaints were noted. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795193, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring three occupants. Impact struck left side doors and front ends. Drivers sustained abrasions and back or shoulder injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded as cause, highlighting driver error in crash.

According to the police report, at 17:20 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided. The vehicles were traveling west and south, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision point was the left side doors on one vehicle and the center front end on the other. Three occupants were injured: a 27-year-old male, a 31-year-old male, and a 64-year-old female. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included abrasions and back or shoulder trauma, classified as injury severity 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel and center front end of the sedans, underscoring the impact severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi and a van collided head-on at Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 36-year-old female passenger, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides. The crash unfolded during morning hours.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:15 AM on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2019 taxi traveling west and a 2015 van traveling south. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead when the collision happened. The taxi sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the van was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. A 36-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or victim behaviors explicitly. The collision highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle interactions on city streets, with impact concentrated on the left sides of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 75-year-old woman crossing Van Siclen Ave was struck by a BMW backing into a parked position. The vehicle hit her center back end, causing knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s unsafe backing led to the injury.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn at 1:30 PM. The BMW, traveling north and entering a parked position, struck her with its center back end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing factors on her part. The incident highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to safely back their vehicles, resulting in harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Warwick Street struck a southbound bicyclist, ejecting him and causing serious leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control, leading to a violent collision that overturned the bike and bruised the rider’s lower body.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:19 on Warwick Street in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east, collided with a bicyclist moving south. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, which struck the bicyclist, causing the bike to overturn and ejecting the 30-year-old male rider. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious (3). The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No contributing factors were assigned to the bicyclist. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

A BMW SUV hurtled east on Belt Parkway, speed unchecked. The driver, unbelted, lost control on slick pavement. Metal twisted, glass burst. Thrown from the wreck, his head struck hard. Alone, he died on the frozen asphalt.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway crashed while moving at unsafe speed on slippery pavement. The sole occupant, a 41-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV was described as 'demolished' at the point of impact. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but the police report attributes the crash primarily to excessive speed and hazardous road conditions. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The narrative underscores the violence of the crash and the systemic danger posed by high speeds, especially under adverse conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793436, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793484, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan collided with a westbound 16-year-old bicyclist on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered full-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The sedan sustained right-side damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 2018 Mitsubishi sedan traveling north on Atlantic Avenue struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist heading west. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock, reporting pain and nausea. The sedan driver was licensed, while the bicyclist's contributing factors were marked as unspecified. The report does not list explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the collision's nature and damage location indicate a hazardous interaction at the intersection. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and his safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791245, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. A front passenger suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The crash unfolded as one driver made a left turn while the other drove straight. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:33 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved: a Florida-registered Honda traveling east going straight ahead, and a New York-registered 2021 Cadillac traveling north making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the Honda and the left side doors of the Cadillac. The front passenger in the Honda, a 39-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and minor bleeding but was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in multi-vehicle urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791944, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790737, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790539, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15