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

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-bike traveling south on Buffalo Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver was licensed, while the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543994, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 41-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered a head injury in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a left turn and struck the scooter from behind. The scooter driver was semiconscious with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The sedan, carrying six occupants, was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter from behind. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The impact was at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 49-year-old woman was hit by a turning SUV on Classon Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck her. She suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Classon Avenue with the signal. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was making a left turn in a 1996 Ford SUV when the vehicle’s left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, suffering a concussion. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection and had the right of way while crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An SUV made an improper left turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a westbound sedan head-on. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The crash left front bumpers damaged on both vehicles.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Atlantic Avenue made an improper left turn and collided with a westbound sedan going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, the sedan driver, and the sedan front passenger. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash, were conscious, and wore lap belts. The police identified 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538753, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped vehicle on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were women. The front passenger and driver of the struck car suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Infiniti sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended a 2015 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. The Infiniti driver, a 34-year-old woman, was cited for driver inattention and distraction. The impact struck the center back end of the Toyota, damaging its right rear bumper. The Toyota carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, and the driver both sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention/distraction as the sole contributing factor. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536325, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 56-year-old man was struck while crossing Atlantic Avenue outside an intersection. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The vehicle involved was unspecified with no reported driver errors.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue away from an intersection. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing outside marked intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537282, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 70-year-old woman was injured on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle and was struck by a backing sedan. The impact caused back abrasions. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. She was struck by a sedan traveling east that was backing up at the time of collision. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The pedestrian's actions were noted as emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but no fault or blame is assigned to her.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided on Rochester Avenue. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the right rear bumper. Driver distraction caused the crash. The injured occupant remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rochester Avenue at 22:19. The crash involved a vehicle that was parked and another traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right rear bumper on both vehicles. A 39-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions that injure vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 24-year-old woman was struck by a sedan traveling west on Sterling Place. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. Police cited aggressive driving as a contributing factor. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sterling Place struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no driver license or vehicle damage details were provided. The driver was going straight ahead before the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driving in areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike stopped in traffic was struck on its left rear quarter by an SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue. The 37-year-old e-bike driver suffered chest contusions. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as causes.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when an SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue struck the left rear quarter of his bike. The e-bike was stopped in traffic at the time of the collision. The rider sustained chest contusions and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and improper passing or lane usage by the SUV driver. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-bike sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two sedans collided at Utica Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles struck front to front. A 31-year-old female driver suffered an elbow abrasion. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact was front to front. A 31-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers involved. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved distraction outside the bike and following too closely. The bike showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist riding south on Vanderbilt Avenue was ejected and injured in a crash. She sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists driver errors as 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The bike had no visible damage, with the point of impact at the center front end. No other vehicle details were specified, but the crash involved an unspecified vehicle impacting the bike's right rear bumper. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a sedan struck his right side on Nostrand Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions and no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with a westbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The sedan struck the cyclist on the right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to the center back end. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529985, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

Two vehicles collided on Schenectady Avenue just after midnight. A sedan and an SUV struck front and quarter panels. A 34-year-old front-seat passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling south and a 2021 SUV traveling west collided on Schenectady Avenue. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right front quarter panel. A 34-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash resulted in vehicle damage to the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527745, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 29-year-old e-bike rider was injured and ejected in a crash with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles started moving in traffic when they collided frontally. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2007 Chevrolet SUV and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured and ejected from his vehicle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were starting in traffic when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV was traveling east, and the e-bike was traveling north. The point of impact was the front bumper area on both vehicles. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment. No other factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529982, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan struck a 42-year-old male bicyclist on Atlantic Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered chest abrasions. The crash involved unsafe lane changing by the sedan. The bicyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained chest abrasions. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's right front quarter panel. The report lists unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage by the sedan as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing other safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A 19-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Underhill Avenue. The SUV driver made a left turn, striking the cyclist head-on. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inexperience was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Underhill Avenue was struck by a 2020 SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527735, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A moving SUV struck a stopped SUV on Franklin Avenue. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused right-side damage to the parked SUV. Passing too closely was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with a stopped SUV on Franklin Avenue. The parked vehicle was hit on its right side doors. The driver of the stopped SUV, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the parked SUV. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529070, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

An e-bike passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a crash on Nostrand Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The passenger was bruised but conscious. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound, impacting the bike’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Nostrand Avenue involving an e-bike and another unspecified vehicle. The e-bike was traveling south with two occupants, including a 33-year-old male passenger who was injured. The passenger sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The collision impacted the e-bike’s right rear quarter panel and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of e-bike passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18

A sedan making a left turn struck a stand-up scooter going straight on Lincoln Place in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, unlicensed and distracted, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The scooter rider’s condition is unreported. Impact damaged the sedan’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male sedan driver, unlicensed and inattentive, made a left turn on Lincoln Place in Brooklyn and collided with a stand-up scooter traveling straight. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s injuries or condition are not detailed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver error in turning without proper attention, leading to a collision with a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-18