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

A van turned right on Rogers Avenue. A 72-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell hard. Blood spread on the street. The driver kept going. She lay broken, bleeding, in shock.

A van struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed Rogers Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the van was making a right turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding and injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'A van turned right. A 72-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Metal struck her body. She fell. Blood pooled on the pavement. The man drove on.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver did not stop. The woman suffered serious injuries and was left in shock. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648531, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man on an e-scooter suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision on Washington Avenue. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The scooter's left front bumper and another vehicle's right front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Washington Avenue. He sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane handling. The e-scooter was traveling north and struck another vehicle's right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred. The crash caused damage to both vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Eastern Parkway. A 22-year-old male driver suffered elbow and arm injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. The female driver held a permit. Damage hit front and rear quarter panels. Injuries were internal and serious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway. The 22-year-old male driver was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, sustaining internal injuries. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, a key contributing factor to the crash. The female driver, traveling east, held a learner's permit. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Both vehicles were damaged at these points. The male driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Ford SUV struck a Ford sedan from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver, 30, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The SUV driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled east. Impact was centered on the sedan’s rear and SUV’s front.

According to the police report, a 2004 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2014 Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a parked sedan on its left side. Two men inside the moving vehicle suffered fractures and dislocations to their lower legs and feet. The driver was speeding and misused the lane. Both wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a parked 2016 Nissan sedan. The impact occurred on the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked car. Two male occupants in the moving sedan, ages 25 and 21, were injured with fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647714, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old man was struck by a sedan backing on Saint Johns Place. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed woman, caused the crash with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford sedan backed into him on Saint Johns Place. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling west and was backing at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645634, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by both parties. The bicyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Atlantic Avenue was struck by a westbound 2021 Nissan sedan. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries with abrasions. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647130, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 7-year-old girl was injured when a bike traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue struck her. The impact caused abrasions and injury to her elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue collided with a 7-year-old female pedestrian. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bike's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian's exact location in the roadway was unknown, and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643140, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Saint Johns Place hit a parked sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. No ejection occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male driver in a 2022 EDV sedan was traveling straight ahead eastbound on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn when his vehicle struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2022 Honda sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash. Damage was limited to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Atlantic Avenue. Both drivers were women traveling east. One driver, 77, suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Atlantic Avenue collided at their left front bumpers. The 77-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both vehicles were Toyotas from 2015, each with a single occupant. The crash caused front-end damage to both cars. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636751, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left hit a 28-year-old female in-line skater crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The skater suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old female in-line skater crossing the street with the signal. The skater was injured in the hip and upper leg and experienced shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The skater was not ejected and had no safety equipment noted. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way by the driver as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636750, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old man on a motorscooter was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Pacific Street. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles struck front center. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with an SUV on Pacific Street. The motorscooter and SUV collided front center while both were traveling straight ahead. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the motorscooter driver, and driver inattention for the SUV driver. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the motorscooter and the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636664, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on at Schenectady Avenue just after midnight. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. One driver, 56, suffered injuries and shock but was not ejected. Damage hit front ends and quarter panels. The crash left one injured and shaken.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Schenectady Avenue around 12:45 a.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead but failed to obey traffic controls, listed as "Traffic Control Disregarded" for both. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other, causing damage to the right front quarter panel and center front end. One driver, a 56-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver errors as the failure to obey traffic controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636663, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a right turn and hit the scooter on its left side. The rider suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan struck the left side doors of the e-scooter, causing injury but no loss of consciousness. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had damage to its right front quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636052, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Nissan SUV made a right turn and struck the left rear bumper of a sedan changing lanes. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage as a factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling north on New York Avenue made a right turn and collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan that was changing lanes. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The driver of the sedan was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634610, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a sedan turning right on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The bus’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right side doors. Driver inattention and oversized vehicle contributed.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn northeast. The bus’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Oversized Vehicle" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bus driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The sedan driver was also licensed. The crash caused injury to the passenger, who complained of pain and nausea. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630580, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a 50-year-old man walking outside an intersection on Atlantic Avenue. The impact hit the pedestrian’s right leg and foot. The driver was distracted and following too closely. The man suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck a 50-year-old male pedestrian who was walking outside an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The pedestrian’s actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and safe distance led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old girl suffered an elbow injury after a Jeep SUV struck her at an intersection on Rogers Avenue. The driver was going straight north and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The child was left in shock and complained of pain.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling north on Rogers Avenue struck a 12-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The child sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment is noted. The driver’s error in lane usage led to the collision, which caused serious injury to the vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630567, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-bike and sedan collided on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan showed no damage. The e-bike’s left front bumper was struck.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bergen Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The e-bike driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The e-bike was traveling west and was struck on its left front bumper. The sedan, also traveling west, had no visible damage despite the impact on its right front quarter panel. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries after a solo sedan crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious with minor bleeding and was not ejected from the car.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Atlantic Avenue near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2007 sedan traveling east, lost control and impacted with the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630660, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15