About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 7
▸ Crush Injuries 6
▸ Severe Bleeding 6
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 59
▸ Contusion/Bruise 72
▸ Abrasion 51
▸ Pain/Nausea 25
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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BQE morning, a motorcycle, and a box truck
Precinct 76: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025
Just before 9 AM on Aug 27, 2025, a box truck and a motorcycle collided on the BQE by the Atlantic Ave exit. The rider, 30-year-old Officer Jay Pena, was killed; the truck driver was later charged with leaving the scene ABC7 NY Daily News.
He was one of 6 people killed on streets in the 76th Precinct since Jan 1, 2022, along with 840 injured across 2,015 crashes, as of Sep 3, 2025 NYC Open Data.
Morning keeps taking people here. Five of the six deaths in this precinct fell between 8 and 11 AM; one came just after 3 AM NYC Open Data.
The BQE and Atlantic keep bleeding
- The BQE inside this precinct is the top hotspot, with deaths and 248 injuries. A BQE ramp also shows a death. Atlantic Ave shows a death and 41 injuries NYC Open Data.
- One fatal crash at Atlantic and Court cited unsafe speed; an 18-year-old passenger died there at about 3 AM on Aug 18, 2023 NYC Open Data.
The pattern hasn’t eased this year. Through the current year-to-date, crashes rose 41.2% and injuries 53.1% compared to last year-to-date; deaths doubled from 1 to 2 in the same span NYC Open Data.
Trucks hit hard, and right turns kill
- Two pedestrian deaths in this precinct involved trucks; truck impacts also injured others walking NYC Open Data.
- At Butler and Bond on Jun 26, 2024, a dump truck turning right killed an 83-year-old pedestrian late morning NYC Open Data.
The precinct map points to heavy‑vehicle danger around Columbia, Bond, and the highway edges. Failure to yield is tied to injuries and serious injuries here, and speed shows up in deadly form at Atlantic NYC Open Data.
What works, and who moves
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” a New York State Senate summary notes NYS Senate.
Here, the fixes are plain:
- Slow Atlantic Ave and the BQE frontage. Daylight corners. Add hardened right turns and leading pedestrian intervals at Bond, Columbia, and Court. Target failure‑to‑yield and speeding at the known hot hours and sites NYC Open Data.
- Focus on trucks. Tighten turning speeds and routes where people walk. Enforce around the BQE ramps and Columbia/Bond corridors NYC Open Data.
Citywide, the path is set. Lower the default speed and rein in repeat speeders. The tools exist; use them. Join the push and demand action /take_action/.
The morning toll
A cop on his way home. An elder crossing Bond. A crash at Atlantic and Court in the dark. Different days, the same streets. The same hours. We know where it happens. We know when. Act now /take_action/.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Crashes dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Person - Persons dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Vehicles - Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03
- Truck driver charged after off-duty NYPD officer killed in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-08-28
- Truck driver arrested in Brooklyn crash that killed off-duty NYPD cop on motorcycle, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-28
- Senate protects New York students and pedestrians, NYS Senate, Published 2019-03-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes
District 51
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
▸ 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
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Two Sedans Collide Head-to-Tail on Sackett Street▸Nov 1 - Two sedans traveling east on Sackett Street collided in a head-to-tail impact. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a head injury and whiplash but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage respectively.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Sackett Street when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center rear end with its center front end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 24-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both vehicles were damaged at their center front and rear ends, indicating a rear-end collision. The incident highlights driver error related to vehicle control or spacing, as no other contributing factors were specified in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Bay St▸Oct 15 - A 24-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a pickup truck on Bay Street in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 11:44 a.m. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street in Brooklyn at 11:44 a.m. The 24-year-old female driver of a 2023 Dodge SUV was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2017 Toyota pickup truck traveling eastbound. The pickup truck showed no damage and had a male licensed driver from Pennsylvania. The SUV driver was cited for following too closely, a driver error that led directly to the impact. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The report explicitly notes no vehicle damage despite the collision.
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Two Sedans Collide Head-On on Hamilton Avenue▸Sep 27 - Two sedans traveling east on Hamilton Avenue collided front to back. The driver of the leading vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused significant front and rear vehicle damage.
According to the police report, two sedans, a 2004 Ford and a 2021 Kia, were traveling eastbound on Hamilton Avenue when they collided. The Ford sustained center front end damage, while the Kia was damaged at the center back end. The Ford's driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states (NY and NJ). The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the Ford driver but does not specify driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead, indicating a rear-end impact scenario. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Court Street▸Sep 25 - A taxi reversed unsafely on Court Street, striking a 54-year-old woman. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Unsafe backing put the pedestrian in harm’s way.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Court Street in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian. The woman was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The taxi was undamaged. This crash highlights the risk posed to pedestrians when drivers reverse without care.
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SUVs Collide on BQE After Sudden Swerve▸Sep 24 - Two SUVs clash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal tears, glass shatters. A young driver, bloodied and alone, stays conscious behind the wheel. The crash leaves the eastbound lanes scarred, the morning unbroken, the system unchanged.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred after a 'sudden swerve,' with one vehicle changing lanes and the other going straight ahead. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2007 Toyota SUV suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear bumper of the 2019 Ford SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision underscores the dangers of sudden maneuvers and close following distances on high-speed expressways, as documented in the official report.
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Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Two Women▸Sep 22 - Sedan slammed front-first on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two women inside suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal, glass, blood. Brooklyn highway, early morning.
According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue crashed, striking with its left front bumper. Two female occupants, ages 20 and 22, suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither woman used safety equipment. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact. The crash left the car's center front end damaged. The report underscores the danger posed by impaired and distracted driving on Brooklyn's expressways.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle in Brooklyn Traffic▸Sep 19 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn▸Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Nov 1 - Two sedans traveling east on Sackett Street collided in a head-to-tail impact. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a head injury and whiplash but was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage respectively.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Sackett Street when the rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center rear end with its center front end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 24-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. Both vehicles were damaged at their center front and rear ends, indicating a rear-end collision. The incident highlights driver error related to vehicle control or spacing, as no other contributing factors were specified in the report.
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SUV Rear-Ends Pickup Truck on Bay St▸Oct 15 - A 24-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a pickup truck on Bay Street in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 11:44 a.m. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street in Brooklyn at 11:44 a.m. The 24-year-old female driver of a 2023 Dodge SUV was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2017 Toyota pickup truck traveling eastbound. The pickup truck showed no damage and had a male licensed driver from Pennsylvania. The SUV driver was cited for following too closely, a driver error that led directly to the impact. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The report explicitly notes no vehicle damage despite the collision.
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Two Sedans Collide Head-On on Hamilton Avenue▸Sep 27 - Two sedans traveling east on Hamilton Avenue collided front to back. The driver of the leading vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused significant front and rear vehicle damage.
According to the police report, two sedans, a 2004 Ford and a 2021 Kia, were traveling eastbound on Hamilton Avenue when they collided. The Ford sustained center front end damage, while the Kia was damaged at the center back end. The Ford's driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states (NY and NJ). The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the Ford driver but does not specify driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead, indicating a rear-end impact scenario. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Court Street▸Sep 25 - A taxi reversed unsafely on Court Street, striking a 54-year-old woman. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Unsafe backing put the pedestrian in harm’s way.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Court Street in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian. The woman was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The taxi was undamaged. This crash highlights the risk posed to pedestrians when drivers reverse without care.
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SUVs Collide on BQE After Sudden Swerve▸Sep 24 - Two SUVs clash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal tears, glass shatters. A young driver, bloodied and alone, stays conscious behind the wheel. The crash leaves the eastbound lanes scarred, the morning unbroken, the system unchanged.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred after a 'sudden swerve,' with one vehicle changing lanes and the other going straight ahead. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2007 Toyota SUV suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear bumper of the 2019 Ford SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision underscores the dangers of sudden maneuvers and close following distances on high-speed expressways, as documented in the official report.
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Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Two Women▸Sep 22 - Sedan slammed front-first on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two women inside suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal, glass, blood. Brooklyn highway, early morning.
According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue crashed, striking with its left front bumper. Two female occupants, ages 20 and 22, suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither woman used safety equipment. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact. The crash left the car's center front end damaged. The report underscores the danger posed by impaired and distracted driving on Brooklyn's expressways.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle in Brooklyn Traffic▸Sep 19 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn▸Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Oct 15 - A 24-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after rear-ending a pickup truck on Bay Street in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 11:44 a.m. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Street in Brooklyn at 11:44 a.m. The 24-year-old female driver of a 2023 Dodge SUV was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision. The SUV struck the center back end of a 2017 Toyota pickup truck traveling eastbound. The pickup truck showed no damage and had a male licensed driver from Pennsylvania. The SUV driver was cited for following too closely, a driver error that led directly to the impact. There is no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The report explicitly notes no vehicle damage despite the collision.
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Two Sedans Collide Head-On on Hamilton Avenue▸Sep 27 - Two sedans traveling east on Hamilton Avenue collided front to back. The driver of the leading vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused significant front and rear vehicle damage.
According to the police report, two sedans, a 2004 Ford and a 2021 Kia, were traveling eastbound on Hamilton Avenue when they collided. The Ford sustained center front end damage, while the Kia was damaged at the center back end. The Ford's driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states (NY and NJ). The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the Ford driver but does not specify driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead, indicating a rear-end impact scenario. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Court Street▸Sep 25 - A taxi reversed unsafely on Court Street, striking a 54-year-old woman. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Unsafe backing put the pedestrian in harm’s way.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Court Street in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian. The woman was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The taxi was undamaged. This crash highlights the risk posed to pedestrians when drivers reverse without care.
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SUVs Collide on BQE After Sudden Swerve▸Sep 24 - Two SUVs clash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal tears, glass shatters. A young driver, bloodied and alone, stays conscious behind the wheel. The crash leaves the eastbound lanes scarred, the morning unbroken, the system unchanged.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred after a 'sudden swerve,' with one vehicle changing lanes and the other going straight ahead. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2007 Toyota SUV suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear bumper of the 2019 Ford SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision underscores the dangers of sudden maneuvers and close following distances on high-speed expressways, as documented in the official report.
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Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Two Women▸Sep 22 - Sedan slammed front-first on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two women inside suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal, glass, blood. Brooklyn highway, early morning.
According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue crashed, striking with its left front bumper. Two female occupants, ages 20 and 22, suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither woman used safety equipment. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact. The crash left the car's center front end damaged. The report underscores the danger posed by impaired and distracted driving on Brooklyn's expressways.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle in Brooklyn Traffic▸Sep 19 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn▸Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 27 - Two sedans traveling east on Hamilton Avenue collided front to back. The driver of the leading vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men. The crash caused significant front and rear vehicle damage.
According to the police report, two sedans, a 2004 Ford and a 2021 Kia, were traveling eastbound on Hamilton Avenue when they collided. The Ford sustained center front end damage, while the Kia was damaged at the center back end. The Ford's driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states (NY and NJ). The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the Ford driver but does not specify driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The collision involved two vehicles traveling straight ahead, indicating a rear-end impact scenario. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted.
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Taxi Backs Into Pedestrian on Court Street▸Sep 25 - A taxi reversed unsafely on Court Street, striking a 54-year-old woman. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Unsafe backing put the pedestrian in harm’s way.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Court Street in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian. The woman was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The taxi was undamaged. This crash highlights the risk posed to pedestrians when drivers reverse without care.
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SUVs Collide on BQE After Sudden Swerve▸Sep 24 - Two SUVs clash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal tears, glass shatters. A young driver, bloodied and alone, stays conscious behind the wheel. The crash leaves the eastbound lanes scarred, the morning unbroken, the system unchanged.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred after a 'sudden swerve,' with one vehicle changing lanes and the other going straight ahead. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2007 Toyota SUV suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear bumper of the 2019 Ford SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision underscores the dangers of sudden maneuvers and close following distances on high-speed expressways, as documented in the official report.
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Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Two Women▸Sep 22 - Sedan slammed front-first on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two women inside suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal, glass, blood. Brooklyn highway, early morning.
According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue crashed, striking with its left front bumper. Two female occupants, ages 20 and 22, suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither woman used safety equipment. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact. The crash left the car's center front end damaged. The report underscores the danger posed by impaired and distracted driving on Brooklyn's expressways.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle in Brooklyn Traffic▸Sep 19 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn▸Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 25 - A taxi reversed unsafely on Court Street, striking a 54-year-old woman. She suffered hip and leg injuries. The taxi showed no damage. Unsafe backing put the pedestrian in harm’s way.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Court Street in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian. The woman was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the impact. The taxi was undamaged. This crash highlights the risk posed to pedestrians when drivers reverse without care.
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SUVs Collide on BQE After Sudden Swerve▸Sep 24 - Two SUVs clash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal tears, glass shatters. A young driver, bloodied and alone, stays conscious behind the wheel. The crash leaves the eastbound lanes scarred, the morning unbroken, the system unchanged.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred after a 'sudden swerve,' with one vehicle changing lanes and the other going straight ahead. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2007 Toyota SUV suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear bumper of the 2019 Ford SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision underscores the dangers of sudden maneuvers and close following distances on high-speed expressways, as documented in the official report.
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Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Two Women▸Sep 22 - Sedan slammed front-first on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two women inside suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal, glass, blood. Brooklyn highway, early morning.
According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue crashed, striking with its left front bumper. Two female occupants, ages 20 and 22, suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither woman used safety equipment. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact. The crash left the car's center front end damaged. The report underscores the danger posed by impaired and distracted driving on Brooklyn's expressways.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle in Brooklyn Traffic▸Sep 19 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn▸Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 24 - Two SUVs clash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal tears, glass shatters. A young driver, bloodied and alone, stays conscious behind the wheel. The crash leaves the eastbound lanes scarred, the morning unbroken, the system unchanged.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash occurred after a 'sudden swerve,' with one vehicle changing lanes and the other going straight ahead. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. The 21-year-old male driver of a 2007 Toyota SUV suffered severe facial bleeding but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear bumper of the 2019 Ford SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision underscores the dangers of sudden maneuvers and close following distances on high-speed expressways, as documented in the official report.
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Alcohol-Fueled Sedan Crash Injures Two Women▸Sep 22 - Sedan slammed front-first on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two women inside suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal, glass, blood. Brooklyn highway, early morning.
According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue crashed, striking with its left front bumper. Two female occupants, ages 20 and 22, suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither woman used safety equipment. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact. The crash left the car's center front end damaged. The report underscores the danger posed by impaired and distracted driving on Brooklyn's expressways.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle in Brooklyn Traffic▸Sep 19 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn▸Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 22 - Sedan slammed front-first on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Two women inside suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal, glass, blood. Brooklyn highway, early morning.
According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota sedan traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway near Atlantic Avenue crashed, striking with its left front bumper. Two female occupants, ages 20 and 22, suffered head injuries and internal complaints. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Neither woman used safety equipment. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact. The crash left the car's center front end damaged. The report underscores the danger posed by impaired and distracted driving on Brooklyn's expressways.
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SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle in Brooklyn Traffic▸Sep 19 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn▸Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 19 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered back injuries and shock after her vehicle was struck from behind. The crash occurred at 259 Columbia Street, Brooklyn. The SUV sustained center back end damage. No other injuries or vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, at 9:16 AM on September 19, 2024, a 37-year-old female driver was operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling north near 259 Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the center back end by an unspecified vehicle also traveling north. The driver of the SUV sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV had damage to the center back end, while the striking vehicle reportedly had no damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such impacts.
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Distracted SUV Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn▸Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 19 - A 30-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after colliding with a parked taxi in Brooklyn. The crash occurred early morning, caused by driver inattention and alcohol involvement, highlighting dangers of impaired, distracted driving.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:22 AM near 629 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 30-year-old male operating a 2020 Honda SUV, was traveling north when he struck a parked 2023 Toyota taxi on its left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious but sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The collision damaged the SUV's right front quarter panel. The taxi was stationary before impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by impaired and distracted driving, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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SUV Slams Into Tractor Trailer on BQE▸Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 18 - SUV rear-ends tractor trailer on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite reaction to uninvolved vehicle as cause. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a westbound SUV struck the center rear of a tractor trailer on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 5:09 AM. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a loss of control by the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing at Intersection▸Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 8 - A 66-year-old woman suffered bruises and arm injuries after a taxi struck her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact came from the taxi’s right front bumper as it made a right turn in Brooklyn at dusk.
According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lorraine Street and Hicks Street in Brooklyn around 7:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when a 2023 Ford taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling north, made a right turn. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify pedestrian fault. The taxi sustained no damage. The driver’s action of making a right turn at the time of impact is the critical factor noted, highlighting the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Box Truck Slams Stopped SUV on Atlantic▸Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Sep 5 - Box truck turned left, struck stopped SUV. Woman driver suffered head injury and shock. Truck hit SUV’s rear, left the truck undamaged. Impact on Atlantic Avenue. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, a box truck making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue collided with a stationary SUV. The SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck at its left rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head injury and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The truck showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The crash resulted from the truck’s movement into the path of the stopped SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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SUV Passenger Injured in Lane Change Crash▸Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Aug 24 - SUV struck from behind on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change. Rear passenger suffers neck injury. Night. Metal and glass. No escape.
According to the police report, a crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. An SUV traveling west was hit in the right rear bumper by another vehicle making an unsafe lane change. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The SUV's center back end was damaged. Among the three occupants, a 39-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors are attributed to the passenger. The collision underscores the risk of improper lane changes on high-speed roads.
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Sedan Crash on Columbia Street Leaves Passenger Bleeding▸Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Aug 22 - A westbound Kia sedan struck hard on Columbia and Creamer. Five inside. One young man gashed, arm torn open, blood on the seat. The others untouched. Metal, flesh, and silence. The city moves on, but the wound remains.
A 2005 Kia sedan traveling westbound on Columbia Street at Creamer Street in Brooklyn struck with force, according to the police report. Inside the vehicle were five passengers. The report states that a 23-year-old male passenger suffered 'severe lacerations' to his arm, described as 'flesh torn' and 'blood spilled.' The other four occupants were uninjured. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' providing no further details on the cause of the crash or any specific driver errors. No evidence is cited regarding the behavior of the injured passenger or the use of safety equipment. The impact left one person wounded while the rest continued unscathed, underscoring the unpredictable violence inside a moving car.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Turning On Smith Street▸Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Aug 14 - A sedan struck a 64-year-old man crossing Smith Street in Brooklyn. The impact broke and dislocated his arm. The driver turned left and failed to yield. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Smith Street near Garnet Street in Brooklyn struck a 64-year-old male pedestrian at 11:05 AM. The man was crossing at the intersection when the car hit him at the center front end. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the driver failed to yield while turning. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the danger of turning vehicles not yielding at intersections.
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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on BQE▸Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Aug 11 - An SUV driver struck the back of a stopped vehicle on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact caused back injuries and whiplash to the driver of the rear vehicle. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:41. A 47-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash after his 2022 SUV struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle ahead. The front vehicle was also an SUV traveling east. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. The rear driver was licensed and conscious but suffered injury severity level 3. The pre-crash condition of the rear vehicle was 'Going Straight Ahead,' while the front vehicle was 'Stopped in Traffic.' No victim errors were noted. The collision highlights the danger of impaired driving leading to rear-end crashes on high-speed roadways.
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Smith Street Sedan Crash Leaves Three Injured▸Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on Smith Street. The impact tore metal, left three occupants hurt. Concussions and abrasions. All victims found incoherent. Brooklyn street, night, steel against steel.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 21:38 on Smith Street in Brooklyn. One sedan, traveling west, struck the left side doors of another sedan, which was parked and suffered damage to its center back end. Three people in the moving sedan—a male driver and two passengers—were injured. Injuries included concussions, abrasions, and incoherence at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both driver and passengers. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle collisions on city streets.
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Slippery Smith Street Crash Injures Four▸Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Aug 6 - Two cars collided on slick Smith Street. Four men inside suffered bruises to arms and legs. Both drivers went straight. Pavement danger turned routine travel into pain.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Smith Street in Brooklyn at 22:39. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor. Four male occupants—two drivers and two passengers—were injured with contusions and bruises to elbows, knees, and lower legs. All were conscious and properly restrained. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk posed by slippery pavement, which compromised control and led to injury.
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SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash▸Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Aug 6 - A female driver suffered injuries and incoherence after a multi-SUV collision in Brooklyn. Police report notes alcohol involvement and deployed airbags. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, highlighting driver impairment as a key factor in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 in Brooklyn on 3 Place near Clinton Street. The driver, a 53-year-old female operating a 2018 Audi SUV, was injured and incoherent at the scene. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s airbag deployed, indicating a significant impact. Several other vehicles, all SUVs or sedans, were parked and sustained damage primarily to their rear and side panels. The Audi’s pre-crash action was traveling straight ahead, while the other vehicles were parked, suggesting the driver lost control or failed to maintain proper operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in urban settings.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist▸Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Jul 29 - A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.
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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.
Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.