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

A 31-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a BMW sedan failed to yield while making a left turn on Classon Ave in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck, sustaining serious injury and complaint of pain.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling southeast on Classon Ave in Brooklyn struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a left turn at 21:18. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant enough to injure the pedestrian without damaging the car. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield to the pedestrian, causing the injury. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780036, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 49-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by a left-turning SUV. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers at busy Brooklyn intersections.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Kia SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to maintain attention during the turn. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the risks posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered contusions and leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and other vehicular errors by the driver as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2011 Mercedes sedan traveling west on Pacific Street near Troy Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 p.m. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged at the center front end. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' errors as contributing factors, highlighting driver failure to obey traffic signals or rules. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list any bicyclist errors as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls and other vehicular errors in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777719, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, striking each other’s left sides. Four occupants suffered back injuries and bruises. The collision resulted from unsafe lane changing and a U-turn maneuver. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on Bedford Avenue near Prospect Place in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the left side doors of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the southbound vehicle. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. Four occupants were injured, including the northbound driver, a 36-year-old male with back contusions, and a 54-year-old female passenger with similar injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s damage was concentrated on the left side doors and front end of the vehicles, highlighting driver errors in lane control and turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776037, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old woman was struck while crossing Rochester Avenue with the signal. The driver, traveling south and going straight, showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries, highlighting the dangers of driver distraction at intersections.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle traveling south and going straight ahead. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other driver errors or pedestrian contributing factors were noted. This incident underscores the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to pedestrians legally crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775425, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a sedan making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue. The crash caused shock and pain, with no vehicle damage reported. Police cite other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a sedan traveling west made a right turn. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors twice as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The sedan showed no damage and was not ejected, and the bicyclist was not ejected either. No helmet use or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on driver actions and systemic vehicular dangers leading to the bicyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 2016 SUV traveling west struck the rear of another vehicle on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Two rear-seat passengers suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses during the impact.

According to the police report, a 2016 ACUR SUV was traveling westbound on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 21:05 when it struck the center back end of another vehicle that was going straight ahead. The impact caused injuries to two rear-seat passengers in the SUV, a 28-year-old male and a 29-year-old female. Both passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses but suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female passenger but does not specify driver errors or other contributing factors for the collision. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV, indicating a rear-end collision. No ejections occurred, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 54-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling east on Atlantic Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a pedestrian at the intersection near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 54-year-old man, was crossing with the signal and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision but was injured severely enough to be classified with injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775216, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Toyota surged off Eastern Parkway. The 88-year-old driver, semiconscious, lost control. Metal shrieked. A 58-year-old man, standing clear of the road, was crushed. Both bodies broken. The car lay wrecked, silent under the streetlight.

According to the police report, an 88-year-old man driving a 1998 Toyota sedan veered west off Eastern Parkway near 85th Street. The driver was described as 'semiconscious' and 'trapped in metal,' suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report states that 'illness' was the sole contributing factor, listed twice for both the driver and the pedestrian. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a 58-year-old man who was 'not in roadway,' standing off the road. The pedestrian was also left with crush injuries to his entire body. The police narrative describes the car as demolished, its shell silent under the streetlight. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian; the focus remains on the driver's medical condition and loss of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion at a Washington Ave intersection. She was conscious after the impact. The police report lists no driver errors or victim contributing factors. The crash details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Washington Ave and Lincoln Pl. She sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious following the collision. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were identified as contributing to the crash. The vehicle involved is described only as 'unspecified,' with no details on driver errors or license status. The absence of driver errors in the report leaves the cause of the collision unclear but confirms the pedestrian was injured while at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck two women on Washington Avenue, leaving both in shock with serious injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. Victims suffered knee, leg, foot, and full-body trauma. Emergency responders found them in pain and distress.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan struck two female pedestrians, ages 49 and 65, on Washington Avenue near Lincoln Place. Both victims sustained serious injuries: one with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma; the other with injuries to the entire body. Both were reported to be in shock and complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the impact and injuries. The crash occurred at midnight, and the vehicle was unoccupied aside from the driver. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn at 9:06 a.m. A rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a vehicle going straight and another making a right turn. The impact struck the center back and front ends of the cars.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Eastern Parkway near Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:06 a.m. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west going straight ahead and the other making a right turn northwest. The point of impact was the center back end of the westbound sedan and the center front end of the turning sedan. The collision injured a 47-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle. She sustained back injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and wore a lap belt. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at turning and through movements on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772830, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pedestrian crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue when a male driver operating a 2000 Lincoln SUV from Pennsylvania was making a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old motorcyclist struck a parked sedan on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bergen Street, Brooklyn, involving a motorcycle and a parked sedan. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male driver, was traveling westbound when he collided with the left side doors of the parked sedan. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact. The motorcyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, the motorcyclist was unlicensed at the time of the crash, which is a critical detail. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but no other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770125, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A man on a moped sped down Albany Avenue. He lost control, was thrown, and struck his head. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The streetlights blinked. He lay unconscious, alone, while traffic moved past in the Brooklyn night.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old man was traveling south on Albany Avenue near Prospect Place on a moped when he lost control and was ejected from the vehicle. The report states the driver was 'helmetless,' and suffered a severe head injury, bleeding on the roadway and rendered unconscious. The police cite 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The report notes the driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the incident. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'He was thrown, struck his head, and bled on the asphalt. Unconscious. Alone. The streetlights blinked. The traffic kept moving.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769310, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Eleven occupants, including children and adults, suffered whiplash and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction as key factors in the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:05 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn when a bus traveling south rear-ended a southbound sedan. The bus was stopped in traffic before impact, hitting the sedan at its center front end. Eleven occupants in both vehicles were injured, including a 13-year-old boy and adults aged 31 to 68. Injuries ranged from knee, lower leg, and foot trauma to abdominal and back pain, with all victims conscious and none ejected. The report identifies driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the collision. No safety equipment was noted for passengers, but no victim behavior was cited as contributing. The crash’s force caused whiplash complaints and multiple moderate injuries, highlighting systemic risks tied to inexperienced and distracted driving in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770795, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 17-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent impact that left the teen in shock and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:17 AM on Atlantic Avenue involving a sedan traveling west and a northbound bike. The sedan's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the bike, partially ejecting the 17-year-old male bicyclist and causing head injuries. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was injured and in shock but did not have visible complaints at the scene. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Atlantic Avenue. The rear driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound, with one occupant each.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Atlantic Avenue collided, with the rear vehicle impacting the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear driver, a 45-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, with one occupant each, and were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision damaged the center back end of the front sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV disregarded traffic control and turned left into the motorcycle’s path. The crash occurred at night on Washington Avenue, highlighting driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:10 on Washington Avenue involving a motorcycle traveling south and an SUV making a left turn northbound. The motorcycle’s center front end collided with the SUV’s right front bumper. The motorcycle carried two occupants; a 33-year-old male passenger was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured passenger was not ejected and conscious but suffered serious injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and disregarding traffic controls, placing vulnerable vehicle occupants at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock after his SUV rear-ended another vehicle on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 10:40 AM, caused by following too closely, according to the police report.

At 10:40 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a 62-year-old male driver in a 2022 SUV sustained back injuries and shock after colliding with the rear of another vehicle. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance, described as "Following Too Closely." The impact was centered on the back end of the SUV, which also sustained damage in the same area. The injured driver was not ejected and reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining proper following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763290, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15