Precinct 77: Blood on the Streets, Silence in the Precinct

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bedford Avenue. The sedan and bike collided head-on. The bicyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck the bike on its left front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557085, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 36-year-old woman crossed Pacific Street in the crosswalk. An unlicensed SUV driver reversed. The bumper hit her head. She fell. Her skull shattered. She died on the street. Sunlight glared on the pavement where she lay.

A 36-year-old woman was killed while crossing Pacific Street near Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when an unlicensed man reversed his 2008 SUV and struck her in the head with the bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The driver did not have a valid license. The woman was crossing with no signal, in a marked crosswalk. No mention of helmet or signaling as factors. The crash left her dead at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555483, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two SUVs crashed on Bedford Avenue. One driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was restrained and remained inside her vehicle, shaken but not ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bedford Avenue. The driver of the northbound SUV, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with elbow and lower arm trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved the center front end of her vehicle and the right side doors of the eastbound SUV. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured occupant complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Nissan SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Bergen Street. The sedan’s female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled straight. The SUV’s right rear bumper hit the sedan’s front center. The driver wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver in a 2018 Nissan sedan was injured when a 2021 Nissan SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Bergen Street. The sedan driver sustained facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper hitting the sedan’s center front end. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or violations for either vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moped traveling west hit the left rear quarter panel of a westbound SUV on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma. Both vehicles sustained right and left side damage.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV, both traveling west on Bergen Street, collided when the moped struck the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552738, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A pick-up truck struck multiple parked sedans on Sterling Place late at night. The truck driver suffered a back injury and bruising but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Damage hit left front and side panels of parked cars.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Sterling Place collided with several parked sedans. The truck driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The parked vehicles sustained damage primarily to their left front and side panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the crash. The victim was not ejected and suffered moderate injury severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552225, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 21-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarded traffic controls. The driver was wearing a helmet but still sustained abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on Troy Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The report lists contributing factors as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The e-scooter was traveling west, and the other vehicle was going north. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The injured driver was wearing a helmet. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding and traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck another vehicle on Buffalo Avenue. The right rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2012 Kia sedan, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling east, was making a left turn on Buffalo Avenue when the crash occurred. The collision injured a 39-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat. She sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not ejected and was secured with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was noted at the sedan's center front end, indicating impact at the left front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A woman rode west on Eastern Parkway. She crashed her bike. Alcohol was involved. Her helmet could not save her. Blood pooled on the street. The night was silent. No car. No other vehicle. Just the impact and aftermath.

A 33-year-old woman riding her bike west on Eastern Parkway suffered a severe head injury. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, but it did not prevent a serious injury. There was no car, no other vehicle, only the cyclist and the pavement. The report states she was incoherent and bleeding heavily from the head. The crash happened in the dark, with no witnesses or other parties involved. The data lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary driver error. Helmet use is noted, but the injury was severe despite it.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A Dodge SUV hit a man in the crosswalk near midnight. The impact was head-on. Blood pooled. The man could not speak. The driver fled. The street stood silent, holding the aftermath.

A 45-year-old man was struck by a Dodge SUV while crossing at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn just before midnight. According to the police report, 'The Dodge SUV struck him head-on. His head bled. He could not speak. The driver did not stop.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The SUV’s center front end took the impact. The driver left without rendering aid. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both driver and pedestrian. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a right turn hit a 31-year-old female e-bike rider going straight on Washington Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved following too closely and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest was making a right turn on Washington Avenue when it collided with a 31-year-old female e-bike rider traveling straight south. The rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The e-bike rider was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's left front quarter panel were damaged. The crash highlights driver errors involving close following distance and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550201, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans crashed head-to-tail on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger of the rear vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Unsafe speed was a factor. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Buffalo Avenue collided. The rear vehicle struck the back of the front vehicle. A 32-year-old female front passenger in the rear sedan was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and center back ends respectively. No ejections occurred. The driver of the rear sedan was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan on Buffalo Avenue. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist disregarded traffic control and was confused. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Buffalo Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion, along with traffic control disregarded by the bicyclist. The sedan's front center end was the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver held a valid license from Florida, and the bicyclist was licensed in New York. The crash resulted in internal complaints and injury severity rated at level 3. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Saint Johns Place. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist going straight west. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a station wagon/SUV made a left turn on Saint Johns Place and collided with him as he traveled westbound. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike had damage to its left front bumper. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548706, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorcycle driver was ejected after a sedan struck the bike’s right side doors on Dean Street. The motorcyclist suffered upper arm injuries and bruises. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Dean Street was struck on its right side doors by a sedan going west. The motorcycle driver, a 56-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained upper arm contusions and bruises. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The motorcycle showed no damage, while the sedan sustained damage to its right side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548199, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A motorscooter slammed into a reversing SUV on Dean Street. The rider, a 32-year-old woman, was thrown from her seat. Her head struck the pavement. She died at the scene. A six-year-old passenger suffered bruises. Unsafe speed and backing errors led to tragedy.

A deadly crash unfolded on Dean Street when a motorscooter collided with the rear of a backing SUV. According to the police report, 'A motorscooter slammed into the rear of a backing SUV. The rider, 32, flew from the seat. No helmet. Head struck pavement. She died there.' The 32-year-old woman driving the motorscooter was killed. A six-year-old passenger on the scooter was ejected and suffered bruises. The SUV was reversing at the time of impact. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing driver errors. No blame is placed on the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545937, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan hit a man crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and shock. The impact came from the sedan’s right front bumper. The victim was not at an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck a male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was in shock. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing was lawful and no signals were involved. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The crash caused damage to the vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike traveling north on Dean Street was hit on its left side by an eastbound sedan. The 33-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured, suffering abrasions and lower leg trauma. The sedan had no occupants. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Dean Street in Brooklyn when a northbound e-bike was struck on its left side by an eastbound sedan. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The e-bike driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the e-bike and the front center of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 50-year-old woman was struck while crossing Prospect Place. The sedan was backing up when the driver, distracted, hit her. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan backing east on Prospect Place struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage after impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians cross without signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545308, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A BMW turned left on Ralph Avenue. A 70-year-old cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. The man flew, landed hard. Blood pooled from his head. The street fell silent. He lay semiconscious, bleeding, helmetless.

A 70-year-old man riding a bicycle northbound on Ralph Avenue near Dean Street was struck by a BMW sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding heavily and left semiconscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's front end was damaged in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the street silent, marked by blood and twisted metal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544877, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18