Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 76?
Who Pays the Price When Leaders Look Away?
Precinct 76: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
Blood on the Streets
In Precinct 76, violence comes slow and steady. Four people are dead since 2022. Twelve more carry wounds that will not heal. Pedestrians, cyclists, children—no one is spared. In the last year alone, 259 people were injured in 548 crashes. Five were left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same.
A woman, 83, was killed by a turning truck on Bond Street. The record shows only this: “Apparent Death.” No warning, no time to run. NYC Open Data.
On Atlantic Avenue, an 18-year-old died in the front seat. The cause: “Unsafe Speed.” The car did not stop. The numbers do not lie. The dead do not speak.
The Role of the Precinct
The police have the tools. They can enforce the law. They can ticket speeders, stop reckless drivers, and target the corners where people die. But the violence continues. The records fill with names and numbers. The silence is loud.
Leadership: Action and Inaction
Local leaders have the power to change the story. They can push for lower speed limits, redesign deadly intersections, and demand real enforcement. But too often, the burden falls on the broken. Laws that target cyclists and pedestrians do not stop the killing. The driver walks away. The family buries their own.
A relative, after one crash, said only this: “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.”
After another, the driver told police: “He lost control when he was doing donuts with the vehicle.”
The cost is always paid by the most vulnerable.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone, and a choice not made by those in power. The police can crack down. The council can lower the speed limit. The mayor can demand more. But only if you force them.
Call your council member. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name on the list.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash, amny, Published 2025-07-12
- Two Pedestrians Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run, amny, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 51
4907 4th Ave. Suite 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Room 741, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 38
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 26
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 76 Police Precinct 76 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 51, SD 26.
It contains Brooklyn CB6, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 76
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Slippery Brooklyn Street▸A sedan following too closely rear-ended another sedan on Union Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 26-year-old rear passenger with neck whiplash. Slippery pavement worsened the crash, highlighting driver error and hazardous road conditions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Union Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east slowed or stopped, while another sedan, also traveling east, failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended the first vehicle. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. Additionally, "Pavement Slippery" was noted as a factor worsening the crash. The impact was centered on the front end of the striking vehicle and the rear end of the struck vehicle. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the struck sedan sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behavior. The crash underscores the dangers of tailgating combined with poor road conditions.
4Twin SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two SUVs slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four people hurt. Neck injuries. Whiplash. Metal twisted at the center. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, two station wagon/SUVs, both heading east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, collided. The crash struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Four people were injured: two drivers, aged 39 and 54, and two passengers, aged 46 and 50. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash. One driver also had a shoulder and upper arm injury. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before the crash. No ejections occurred. The police report does not cite any driver errors or victim actions as contributing factors.
2Alcohol-Linked Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement and aggressive driving by one driver led to a violent impact. A 5-year-old passenger and the 46-year-old driver suffered chest and leg injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Brunt Street collided at 19:38. The crash involved alcohol and aggressive driving by one driver, identified as contributing factors. The 5-year-old right rear passenger was injured with chest trauma and whiplash, protected by a child restraint and airbag deployment. The 46-year-old female driver of the other sedan sustained knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash, also protected by an airbag and seatbelt. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as driver errors leading to the crash. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of one sedan and the rear end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Driver Loses Consciousness, SUV Slams Into Lexus▸Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
SUVs Collide on Smith Street Injuring Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on at Smith Street, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, at 11:42 a.m., two SUVs traveling on Smith Street collided. One SUV was heading north and struck the other SUV's right rear quarter panel while going straight ahead. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to one vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and distraction.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Chain-Reaction Crash on Brooklyn Battery Tunnel▸Multiple SUVs and sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Drivers were stopped or moving straight ahead when impact occurred. One driver suffered a neck contusion and incoherence, highlighting the crash’s violent force.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The vehicles were traveling northbound, with some stopped in traffic and others going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily center back end and center front end collisions, indicating rear-end impacts between vehicles. One driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck contusion and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The crash’s violent force is evident from the injury severity and vehicle damage descriptions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or blamed.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck During Left Turn▸An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A sedan following too closely rear-ended another sedan on Union Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 26-year-old rear passenger with neck whiplash. Slippery pavement worsened the crash, highlighting driver error and hazardous road conditions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:25 on Union Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east slowed or stopped, while another sedan, also traveling east, failed to maintain a safe distance and rear-ended the first vehicle. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. Additionally, "Pavement Slippery" was noted as a factor worsening the crash. The impact was centered on the front end of the striking vehicle and the rear end of the struck vehicle. A 26-year-old male rear passenger in the struck sedan sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behavior. The crash underscores the dangers of tailgating combined with poor road conditions.
4Twin SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two SUVs slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four people hurt. Neck injuries. Whiplash. Metal twisted at the center. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, two station wagon/SUVs, both heading east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, collided. The crash struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Four people were injured: two drivers, aged 39 and 54, and two passengers, aged 46 and 50. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash. One driver also had a shoulder and upper arm injury. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before the crash. No ejections occurred. The police report does not cite any driver errors or victim actions as contributing factors.
2Alcohol-Linked Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement and aggressive driving by one driver led to a violent impact. A 5-year-old passenger and the 46-year-old driver suffered chest and leg injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Brunt Street collided at 19:38. The crash involved alcohol and aggressive driving by one driver, identified as contributing factors. The 5-year-old right rear passenger was injured with chest trauma and whiplash, protected by a child restraint and airbag deployment. The 46-year-old female driver of the other sedan sustained knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash, also protected by an airbag and seatbelt. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as driver errors leading to the crash. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of one sedan and the rear end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Driver Loses Consciousness, SUV Slams Into Lexus▸Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
SUVs Collide on Smith Street Injuring Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on at Smith Street, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, at 11:42 a.m., two SUVs traveling on Smith Street collided. One SUV was heading north and struck the other SUV's right rear quarter panel while going straight ahead. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to one vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and distraction.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Chain-Reaction Crash on Brooklyn Battery Tunnel▸Multiple SUVs and sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Drivers were stopped or moving straight ahead when impact occurred. One driver suffered a neck contusion and incoherence, highlighting the crash’s violent force.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The vehicles were traveling northbound, with some stopped in traffic and others going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily center back end and center front end collisions, indicating rear-end impacts between vehicles. One driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck contusion and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The crash’s violent force is evident from the injury severity and vehicle damage descriptions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or blamed.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck During Left Turn▸An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Two SUVs slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Four people hurt. Neck injuries. Whiplash. Metal twisted at the center. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, two station wagon/SUVs, both heading east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, collided. The crash struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Four people were injured: two drivers, aged 39 and 54, and two passengers, aged 46 and 50. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash. One driver also had a shoulder and upper arm injury. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before the crash. No ejections occurred. The police report does not cite any driver errors or victim actions as contributing factors.
2Alcohol-Linked Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement and aggressive driving by one driver led to a violent impact. A 5-year-old passenger and the 46-year-old driver suffered chest and leg injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Brunt Street collided at 19:38. The crash involved alcohol and aggressive driving by one driver, identified as contributing factors. The 5-year-old right rear passenger was injured with chest trauma and whiplash, protected by a child restraint and airbag deployment. The 46-year-old female driver of the other sedan sustained knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash, also protected by an airbag and seatbelt. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as driver errors leading to the crash. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of one sedan and the rear end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Driver Loses Consciousness, SUV Slams Into Lexus▸Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
SUVs Collide on Smith Street Injuring Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on at Smith Street, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, at 11:42 a.m., two SUVs traveling on Smith Street collided. One SUV was heading north and struck the other SUV's right rear quarter panel while going straight ahead. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to one vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and distraction.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Chain-Reaction Crash on Brooklyn Battery Tunnel▸Multiple SUVs and sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Drivers were stopped or moving straight ahead when impact occurred. One driver suffered a neck contusion and incoherence, highlighting the crash’s violent force.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The vehicles were traveling northbound, with some stopped in traffic and others going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily center back end and center front end collisions, indicating rear-end impacts between vehicles. One driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck contusion and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The crash’s violent force is evident from the injury severity and vehicle damage descriptions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or blamed.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck During Left Turn▸An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Two sedans collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement and aggressive driving by one driver led to a violent impact. A 5-year-old passenger and the 46-year-old driver suffered chest and leg injuries. Both were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Van Brunt Street collided at 19:38. The crash involved alcohol and aggressive driving by one driver, identified as contributing factors. The 5-year-old right rear passenger was injured with chest trauma and whiplash, protected by a child restraint and airbag deployment. The 46-year-old female driver of the other sedan sustained knee and lower leg injuries with whiplash, also protected by an airbag and seatbelt. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as driver errors leading to the crash. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of one sedan and the rear end of the other, indicating a rear-end collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Driver Loses Consciousness, SUV Slams Into Lexus▸Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
SUVs Collide on Smith Street Injuring Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on at Smith Street, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, at 11:42 a.m., two SUVs traveling on Smith Street collided. One SUV was heading north and struck the other SUV's right rear quarter panel while going straight ahead. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to one vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and distraction.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Chain-Reaction Crash on Brooklyn Battery Tunnel▸Multiple SUVs and sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Drivers were stopped or moving straight ahead when impact occurred. One driver suffered a neck contusion and incoherence, highlighting the crash’s violent force.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The vehicles were traveling northbound, with some stopped in traffic and others going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily center back end and center front end collisions, indicating rear-end impacts between vehicles. One driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck contusion and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The crash’s violent force is evident from the injury severity and vehicle damage descriptions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or blamed.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck During Left Turn▸An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Steel and illness met on the expressway. A 73-year-old man lost control, his Ford SUV veering left, crushing into a Lexus. He died belted in his seat, chest shattered. The road did not forgive. The system did not protect.
A 73-year-old man died after losing consciousness behind the wheel of his Ford SUV on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, according to the police report. The vehicle veered left and collided with a Lexus, with the impact crushing the front of both vehicles. The police report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The man, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered fatal chest injuries and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report states, 'A 73-year-old man lost consciousness at the wheel. His Ford SUV veered left, crushing into a Lexus.' No driver errors such as distraction or speeding are cited beyond the medical emergency. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when a driver becomes incapacitated at speed. The system offered no safeguard for the driver or others on the road.
SUVs Collide on Smith Street Injuring Driver▸Two SUVs collided head-on at Smith Street, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, at 11:42 a.m., two SUVs traveling on Smith Street collided. One SUV was heading north and struck the other SUV's right rear quarter panel while going straight ahead. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to one vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and distraction.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Chain-Reaction Crash on Brooklyn Battery Tunnel▸Multiple SUVs and sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Drivers were stopped or moving straight ahead when impact occurred. One driver suffered a neck contusion and incoherence, highlighting the crash’s violent force.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The vehicles were traveling northbound, with some stopped in traffic and others going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily center back end and center front end collisions, indicating rear-end impacts between vehicles. One driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck contusion and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The crash’s violent force is evident from the injury severity and vehicle damage descriptions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or blamed.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck During Left Turn▸An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Two SUVs collided head-on at Smith Street, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter panel damage.
According to the police report, at 11:42 a.m., two SUVs traveling on Smith Street collided. One SUV was heading north and struck the other SUV's right rear quarter panel while going straight ahead. The driver of one SUV, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to one vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver error and distraction.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Chain-Reaction Crash on Brooklyn Battery Tunnel▸Multiple SUVs and sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Drivers were stopped or moving straight ahead when impact occurred. One driver suffered a neck contusion and incoherence, highlighting the crash’s violent force.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The vehicles were traveling northbound, with some stopped in traffic and others going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily center back end and center front end collisions, indicating rear-end impacts between vehicles. One driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck contusion and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The crash’s violent force is evident from the injury severity and vehicle damage descriptions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or blamed.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck During Left Turn▸An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01
Chain-Reaction Crash on Brooklyn Battery Tunnel▸Multiple SUVs and sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Drivers were stopped or moving straight ahead when impact occurred. One driver suffered a neck contusion and incoherence, highlighting the crash’s violent force.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The vehicles were traveling northbound, with some stopped in traffic and others going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily center back end and center front end collisions, indicating rear-end impacts between vehicles. One driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck contusion and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The crash’s violent force is evident from the injury severity and vehicle damage descriptions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or blamed.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck During Left Turn▸An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Multiple SUVs and sedans collided in a chain-reaction crash on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Drivers were stopped or moving straight ahead when impact occurred. One driver suffered a neck contusion and incoherence, highlighting the crash’s violent force.
According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel involving multiple vehicles, including SUVs and sedans. The vehicles were traveling northbound, with some stopped in traffic and others going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily center back end and center front end collisions, indicating rear-end impacts between vehicles. One driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck contusion and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. The crash’s violent force is evident from the injury severity and vehicle damage descriptions. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or blamed.
Elderly Pedestrian Struck During Left Turn▸An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
An 82-year-old woman crossing with the signal was injured when an SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the collision.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 in Brooklyn on Henry Street near Carroll Street. An 82-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2024 Kia SUV traveling east made a left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruise to her hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver’s left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.
2Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Two sedans collided head-to-rear on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front passenger and driver of one vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:12 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The collision was a rear-end impact, with one vehicle striking the center front end of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The front passenger, a 25-year-old female, and the driver, a 28-year-old female, both sustained head injuries and were in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver errors cited focus on inattention and distraction, emphasizing systemic dangers on the expressway.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
- Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Bond St▸A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A 38-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a Ford SUV backing up on Bond Street hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The driver’s reversing maneuver caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Ford SUV traveling south on Bond Street backed into her. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit contributing factors from the driver, but the pre-crash action of backing directly caused the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle reversing maneuvers in pedestrian areas.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
- Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27
2Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE▸SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
SUV slammed into stopped sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and front passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. Police cite driver distraction. High-speed road, sudden pain, no warning.
According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV at 17:52. The SUV, traveling east, hit the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old man, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both he and a 27-year-old woman in the sedan's front seat were injured, suffering back injuries including whiplash and contusions. Both were conscious and restrained. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash shows the danger of driver distraction on busy city highways.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV in Brooklyn Tunnel▸A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A sedan struck a parked SUV in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. A two-year-old girl in the sedan suffered facial abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. Airbags deployed. Four in sedan, one in SUV.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel struck a parked SUV at 23:03. The sedan hit the center back end of the SUV with its front. Police list "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. A two-year-old female passenger in the sedan's right rear seat suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan's airbags deployed. The SUV had one occupant; the sedan carried four. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.
SUVs Slam in Tunnel; Toddler Injured▸Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Two SUVs crashed in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A 2-year-old girl in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Airbag deployed. The crash left the child hurt and the tunnel scarred.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel at 23:03. One SUV was parked; the other moved straight ahead with four occupants. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the contributing factor. The impact struck the front of the moving SUV and the back of the parked one. A 2-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered facial abrasions and was injured, even though the airbag deployed. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause. No other victim actions contributed. The crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules.
Unlicensed Driver Causes SUV Collision on BQE▸Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Two SUVs collided head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The licensed driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles damaged at front ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs traveling westbound. One driver was licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness; he sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The other driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. Alcohol involvement was also cited as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with impact points at the left front bumper and center front end respectively. The licensed driver’s injuries and the vehicle damage indicate a severe impact. The report highlights driver errors including unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement, underscoring systemic risks on this highway.
Sedan Rear-Ends Truck Merging on Hicks Street▸A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A northbound sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a merging Mack truck on Hicks Street. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, sustaining contusions and bruises. The crash exposed risks in merging maneuvers.
According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling north on Hicks Street collided with the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Mack truck that was merging. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The truck was also traveling north and had one occupant. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear bumper striking the truck's right rear quarter panel. The report lists the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error during the merging maneuver. No contributing factors were assigned to the truck driver. This collision highlights the dangers vehicles face when merging and the potential for rear-quarter impacts leading to serious occupant injuries.
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Columbia Street▸A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A box truck rolled south on Columbia. A 65-year-old man lay in its path. Bone cracked. The shoulder gave. No screech, no crash, only silence. The man died in the street, another life ended by steel and speed.
According to the police report, a 65-year-old man was killed on Columbia Street near Sigourney Street in Brooklyn when a southbound box truck struck him. The incident occurred at 9:49 a.m. The narrative states, 'A 65-year-old man lay still in the road. A southbound box truck passed. No screech, no crash, no damage. Just the crack of bone. The shoulder gave. Then silence.' The police report lists the pedestrian's location as 'not at intersection' and his action as 'other actions in roadway.' Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as 'Unspecified.' The box truck, registered in Illinois and operated by a licensed driver from Pennsylvania, was reportedly 'avoiding object in roadway' before the crash. Despite the lack of visible vehicle damage, the impact proved fatal. The report does not cite any specific driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing factors, but the outcome underscores the lethal risk faced by pedestrians outside intersections in the presence of large vehicles.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on BQE Entrance▸A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A taxi struck a pick-up truck from behind on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on the BQE eastbound entrance at Hamilton Avenue. A taxi traveling east struck the rear of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the pick-up truck. Both drivers, a 56-year-old man in the pick-up truck and a 28-year-old man in the taxi, sustained injuries described as affecting their entire bodies and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The police report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error as the primary cause. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.
Unlicensed Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision▸A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
A collision on Hamilton Ave in Brooklyn injured a 28-year-old male SUV driver. The crash involved an unlicensed sedan driver traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and was trapped, incoherent, and concussed after impact.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:20 on Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2009 sedan, both traveling westbound. The sedan driver was unlicensed, a critical contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old male occupant, was trapped and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed status of the sedan driver, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.