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A pedestrian crossing Marcus Garvey Boulevard with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused a severe knee and lower leg injury. The victim remained conscious despite a fractured and dislocated limb.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a severe injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, but remained conscious. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but forceful enough to cause serious injury. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior, emphasizing the driver’s failure to maintain attention during the turn as the critical cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan on Fulton Street. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 60-year-old man, suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. Illegal drug use was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, at approximately 10:00 a.m., a Dodge sedan traveling east on Fulton Street collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked Honda sedan. The moving vehicle's driver, a 60-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the time of the report. The report identifies illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating impairment on the part of the driver of the moving vehicle. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim error; the collision resulted from driver impairment and failure to maintain control. The driver was not using any safety equipment, and no ejection occurred. The damage was localized to the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A helmeted 28-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a distracted SUV driver struck him head-on on Gates Avenue. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue involving a helmeted 28-year-old male bicyclist and a 2008 SUV. The bicyclist was traveling west, and the SUV east, both going straight ahead when the SUV struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor on the SUV driver's part. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver struck her with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Park Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and no vehicle damage was noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Toyota sedan. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor; the driver’s failure to yield is the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703351, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock and bruised at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Nostrand Avenue near Halsey Street in Brooklyn. A 2011 Kia SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was left in shock. The impact point was the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report. The driver's failure to yield created a hazardous condition resulting in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two taxis collided on Myrtle Avenue at 2:48 a.m. A right rear passenger suffered a head injury and shock. The crash involved a left-turning taxi and a straight-moving taxi. Driver errors included failure to yield and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue at 2:48 a.m. Two taxis were involved: one traveling east making a left turn and the other traveling west going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning taxi and the center front end of the straight-moving taxi. A 32-year-old male occupant seated as the right rear passenger in the westbound taxi was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and distraction in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699339, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and shock after a sedan made a left turn and struck her on Throop Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper and causing significant harm.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Throop Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper, resulting in neck injuries and shock for the pedestrian, who complained of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision caused injury severity level 3, highlighting the serious consequences of the driver’s failure to yield. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698254, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east struck a rear passenger in another sedan parked on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 72-year-old woman suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front and rear panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:44 on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 2015 sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted the left front bumper into the right rear quarter panel of a parked 2016 sedan. The injured party was a 72-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the parked vehicle. She sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver’s failure to control the vehicle while traveling east and striking a parked car created a hazardous impact that injured the passenger. No victim behavior was cited as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The impact struck the cyclist’s right side, causing contusions and upper leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:01 on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck on his right side by a westbound SUV. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The SUV, a 2020 model, showed no damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the bicyclist or note any helmet use or crossing signals. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements intersecting with vulnerable cyclists, with driver errors implied by the impact location and injury pattern.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695698, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight south on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Franklin Avenue near Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:51 PM. A sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck a motorcycle also traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The report does not indicate any victim fault or contributing behavior from the motorcycle rider. The collision highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and improper lane use—as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695156, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV collided with him on Park Avenue. He suffered a hip injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The driver failed to yield.

A collision occurred on Park Avenue involving an SUV and a bicyclist. The 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and a hip injury. According to the police report, the driver of the SUV committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The bicyclist was conscious at the scene but had no safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike collided with impact on the bike’s left side. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. Both drivers disregarded traffic control devices.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 62-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The bike was traveling north, and the sedan east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the bike’s left side doors and the sedan’s right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for both parties. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles and resulted in serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685769, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion in a collision on Bedford Avenue. The SUV turned right into the path of a northbound sedan. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2018 Chevrolet SUV was making a right turn on Bedford Avenue when he collided with a 2019 Honda sedan traveling straight north. The SUV struck the sedan's left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The driver of the SUV suffered a head contusion and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and improper turning as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles and resulted in injury to the SUV driver. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing Gates Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling west on Gates Avenue. The collision occurred at a marked crosswalk where the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683399, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man working in the roadway on Fulton Street was struck by an eastbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Fulton Street. The vehicle involved was a 2013 BMW SUV traveling east, entering a parked position at the time of the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The incident highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683822, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped rider was ejected after a sedan made an improper left turn on Throop Avenue. The rider suffered neck injuries and bruising. The sedan struck the moped’s front center with its rear center. Driver distraction and turning errors caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Throop Avenue made an improper left turn and collided with a moped going straight ahead. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and sustained neck injuries and contusions. The sedan’s point of impact was its center back end, hitting the moped’s center front end. Contributing factors include the sedan driver’s inattention and distraction, as well as turning improperly. The moped driver held a permit license. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in maneuvering and focus as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683821, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing Park Avenue with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver distraction and limited view contributed.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Park Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2007 Honda sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and a limited or obstructed view as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed head-on on Gates Avenue. Both drivers were men, traveling east. One driver suffered a neck injury and bruising. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Gates Avenue, both traveling east. The impact was between the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. One driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to the front of one sedan and the rear of the other.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682086, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue. The pickup truck made a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and shock. The driver showed inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a pickup truck making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was in shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was properly crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to the right front bumper. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681850, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 37-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. An SUV making a left turn struck him head-on. The rider suffered back injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured and ejected after being struck by a 2023 SUV making a left turn on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, failed to yield right-of-way, which the report lists as a contributing factor. The e-scooter rider, unlicensed, was traveling straight when the collision occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the scooter. The rider suffered back injuries and was in shock. The report notes no safety equipment used by the rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677928, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15