Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 83?
Blood on Broadway, Silence at City Hall
Precinct 83: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025
The Deaths Keep Coming
Just two days ago, a man tried to cross Broadway at Suydam Street. He never made it. The driver kept going. Police found the man dead in the street. They said the vehicle might have been a garbage truck, but the driver was gone before sunrise. “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said.
In the last twelve months, five people have died on these streets. Twelve more suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The numbers do not flinch: 560 injured, 1 in 15 a child. NYC Open Data
Patterns in Blood and Asphalt
The dead are not just numbers. A 26-year-old cyclist, killed at Evergreen and Hart. A 59-year-old man, crossing with the signal, crushed by a van at Wyckoff and DeKalb. A 65-year-old moped rider, ejected and left to die on Putnam Avenue. Each crash a story cut short. Each one preventable.
The killers are not ghosts. They drive sedans, vans, trucks, mopeds. They fail to yield. They run red lights. They do not stop. In the last year, cars and SUVs injured over 275 people here. Trucks and buses, 27. Motorcycles and mopeds, 25. Bikes, 12. NYC Open Data
Leadership: Words, Waiting, and What Comes Next
The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can stand at the corners where people die and make it stop. But the dying continues.
Local leaders have the power to demand more. They can push for slower speeds, safer crossings, and real consequences for those who kill. They can act, or they can wait for the next body.
The waiting is a choice. “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes.
Call to Action: Make Them Feel the Heat
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand failure-to-yield tickets. Demand action at every hotspot.
Do not wait for another name on the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 83 sit politically?
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▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-23
- Driver Flees After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
- Sunset Park Hit-and-Run Spurs Demands, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-24
- Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-30
- City Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Protection, NY1, Published 2025-07-31
Other Representatives
District 53
673 Hart St. Unit C2, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Room 844, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 37
1945 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-642-8664
250 Broadway, Suite 1754, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7284
District 18
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 83 Police Precinct 83 sits in Brooklyn, District 37, AD 53, SD 18.
It contains Brooklyn CB4, Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 83
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Bushwick Avenue was struck by a southbound vehicle. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a southbound vehicle traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and lack of experience directly contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving. No other vehicle details or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Backing Strikes Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A 51-year-old woman crossing Woodbine Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV backing east. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising from the impact.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 6:58 AM on Woodbine Street in Brooklyn when a 2016 Toyota SUV backing east struck her. The pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk, but the report explicitly cites the driver’s errors as the cause. The contributing factors listed are "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Myrtle Ave▸An 11-year-old boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries after a distracted SUV driver struck him while he crossed Myrtle Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper, leaving the child injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on city streets, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.
Sedan Strikes Young Woman Crossing Signal▸A sedan hit a 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Covert Street. She suffered hip and leg bruises. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Covert Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The woman sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The driver's failure to yield directly led to the pedestrian's injury.
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Wyckoff Avenue▸A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue rear-ended another vehicle, causing knee and lower leg injuries to the driver. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the victim conscious but injured with abrasions and leg trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 300 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A sedan driven by a 46-year-old male was involved in a rear-end collision, impacting the center back end of another vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was the sedan driver, who sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.
2Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped on Bushwick Ave▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.
Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Bushwick Avenue was struck by a southbound vehicle. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:55 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a southbound vehicle traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and lack of experience directly contributed to the crash, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving. No other vehicle details or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Backing Strikes Brooklyn Pedestrian▸A 51-year-old woman crossing Woodbine Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV backing east. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising from the impact.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 6:58 AM on Woodbine Street in Brooklyn when a 2016 Toyota SUV backing east struck her. The pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk, but the report explicitly cites the driver’s errors as the cause. The contributing factors listed are "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Myrtle Ave▸An 11-year-old boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries after a distracted SUV driver struck him while he crossed Myrtle Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper, leaving the child injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on city streets, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.
Sedan Strikes Young Woman Crossing Signal▸A sedan hit a 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Covert Street. She suffered hip and leg bruises. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Covert Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The woman sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The driver's failure to yield directly led to the pedestrian's injury.
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Wyckoff Avenue▸A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue rear-ended another vehicle, causing knee and lower leg injuries to the driver. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the victim conscious but injured with abrasions and leg trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 300 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A sedan driven by a 46-year-old male was involved in a rear-end collision, impacting the center back end of another vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was the sedan driver, who sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.
2Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped on Bushwick Ave▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.
Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A 51-year-old woman crossing Woodbine Street in Brooklyn was struck by an SUV backing east. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered bruising from the impact.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 6:58 AM on Woodbine Street in Brooklyn when a 2016 Toyota SUV backing east struck her. The pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk, but the report explicitly cites the driver’s errors as the cause. The contributing factors listed are "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Backing Unsafely." The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Myrtle Ave▸An 11-year-old boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries after a distracted SUV driver struck him while he crossed Myrtle Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper, leaving the child injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on city streets, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.
Sedan Strikes Young Woman Crossing Signal▸A sedan hit a 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Covert Street. She suffered hip and leg bruises. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Covert Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The woman sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The driver's failure to yield directly led to the pedestrian's injury.
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Wyckoff Avenue▸A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue rear-ended another vehicle, causing knee and lower leg injuries to the driver. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the victim conscious but injured with abrasions and leg trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 300 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A sedan driven by a 46-year-old male was involved in a rear-end collision, impacting the center back end of another vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was the sedan driver, who sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.
2Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped on Bushwick Ave▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.
Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
Distracted SUV Strikes Boy Crossing Myrtle Ave▸An 11-year-old boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries after a distracted SUV driver struck him while he crossed Myrtle Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper, leaving the child injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on city streets, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.
Sedan Strikes Young Woman Crossing Signal▸A sedan hit a 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Covert Street. She suffered hip and leg bruises. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Covert Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The woman sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The driver's failure to yield directly led to the pedestrian's injury.
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Wyckoff Avenue▸A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue rear-ended another vehicle, causing knee and lower leg injuries to the driver. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the victim conscious but injured with abrasions and leg trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 300 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A sedan driven by a 46-year-old male was involved in a rear-end collision, impacting the center back end of another vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was the sedan driver, who sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.
2Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped on Bushwick Ave▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.
Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
An 11-year-old boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries after a distracted SUV driver struck him while he crossed Myrtle Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper, leaving the child injured but conscious.
According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue struck an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on city streets, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.
Sedan Strikes Young Woman Crossing Signal▸A sedan hit a 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Covert Street. She suffered hip and leg bruises. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Covert Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The woman sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The driver's failure to yield directly led to the pedestrian's injury.
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Wyckoff Avenue▸A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue rear-ended another vehicle, causing knee and lower leg injuries to the driver. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the victim conscious but injured with abrasions and leg trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 300 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A sedan driven by a 46-year-old male was involved in a rear-end collision, impacting the center back end of another vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was the sedan driver, who sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.
2Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped on Bushwick Ave▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.
Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A sedan hit a 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Covert Street. She suffered hip and leg bruises. The driver failed to yield. The car showed no damage. The woman stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Covert Street in Brooklyn struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver's contributing factor. The woman sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The driver's failure to yield directly led to the pedestrian's injury.
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Wyckoff Avenue▸A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue rear-ended another vehicle, causing knee and lower leg injuries to the driver. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the victim conscious but injured with abrasions and leg trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 300 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A sedan driven by a 46-year-old male was involved in a rear-end collision, impacting the center back end of another vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was the sedan driver, who sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.
2Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped on Bushwick Ave▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.
Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue rear-ended another vehicle, causing knee and lower leg injuries to the driver. The crash resulted from driver inattention, leaving the victim conscious but injured with abrasions and leg trauma.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 300 Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn around midnight. A sedan driven by a 46-year-old male was involved in a rear-end collision, impacting the center back end of another vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was the sedan driver, who sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle damage was noted on the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the victim, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause.
2Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped on Bushwick Ave▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.
Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, and the sedan driver both suffered serious injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unspecified errors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:46 on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a moped traveling south. The moped driver, a 44-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old female, also suffered neck injuries. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the moped driver and unspecified errors for the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The collision highlights critical driver errors, including failure to yield while turning and inattention, which led to serious injuries for both vehicle occupants.
Unlicensed Driver’s Distraction Slams Passenger Head-On▸A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A BMW, steered by an unlicensed man, veered headlong into an Infiniti on Hancock Street. A woman in the front seat, bloodied and dazed, suffered crushing head wounds. Distraction behind the wheel left her stunned and broken in Brooklyn’s morning light.
According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed man was traveling straight on Hancock Street near Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn when it veered head-on into an Infiniti sedan. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. The report states, 'A BMW, driven by an unlicensed man, veered head-on into an Infiniti. A 50-year-old woman, unbelted in the front seat, sat bleeding from the head. Stunned. Crushed. Distraction had taken the wheel.' The primary contributing factor cited is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The unlicensed status of the BMW driver is also documented. The 50-year-old woman, a front passenger in the Infiniti, suffered severe head injuries and was left in shock, according to the report. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when driver distraction and lack of licensure intersect on city streets.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A sedan turning left struck a 23-year-old woman in Brooklyn. She crossed with the signal. The car’s bumper hit her knee and leg. She was left injured and in shock. The street stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at Stockholm Street and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:50 a.m. She was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan, making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. No driver errors were listed in the report. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians at intersections.
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Sedan on Dekalb▸A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A sedan hit a parked car on Dekalb Avenue. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent after the crash.
According to the police report, at 1:46 AM on Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a northbound sedan struck a parked sedan. The parked car was empty. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The moving sedan's front end hit the parked car's back end, damaging both vehicles. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction on city streets.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Making U-Turn▸A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A sedan making a U-turn struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Avenue outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the collision.
According to the police report, at 17:40 on Bushwick Avenue near Noll Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling south was making a U-turn when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver errors as the cause.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Moped on Myrtle▸A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A moped rider, thirty-one, thrown and bleeding after an SUV struck him head-on at Myrtle and Bushwick. Both drivers distracted. Sirens tore the night. Blood pooled on the street. The city’s danger sharpened in the dark.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north struck a moped head-on. According to the police report, both drivers were 'distracted' at the time of the crash, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The moped rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his arm, remaining conscious at the scene. The report describes the impact as centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The SUV, a 2008 Cadillac, and the moped were both traveling straight before the crash. The police narrative underscores the chaos: 'A moped hit head-on by an SUV. The rider, 31, thrown partway off, bleeding hard from his arm. He stayed awake. Both drivers distracted.' The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver distraction, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of the impact.
Distracted Sedan Driver Injures Ambulance Passenger▸A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A distracted sedan driver struck an ambulance on Linden Street. The ambulance passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash left the sedan’s front bumper damaged. Inattention behind the wheel led to harm.
According to the police report, a sedan starting from a parked position collided with an ambulance traveling south on Linden Street in Brooklyn at 16:10. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the ambulance’s right front quarter panel. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is listed as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The ambulance passenger, a 36-year-old woman, suffered abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the crash and serious injury.
Sedan Backs Into Car on Decatur, Driver Hurt▸A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A sedan backed into a northbound car on Decatur Street. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman driving a sedan was backing up on Decatur Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn when she collided with a northbound vehicle. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the other car's right front bumper were damaged. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian on Central Ave▸A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A 26-year-old man crossing Central Avenue was struck by an SUV making a right turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a severe shoulder injury. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash, leaving the pedestrian with a dislocated fracture.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Central Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn around 8:44 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2019 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Additionally, slippery pavement conditions played a role in the incident. The pedestrian sustained a severe injury described as a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation resulting in serious harm to the vulnerable road user.
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Unsafe Speed Crash▸A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
A 39-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The crash involved a sedan making a left turn. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Madison Street in Brooklyn at 5:45 p.m. involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies unsafe speed as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the moped driver’s excessive speed played a critical role. The moped driver was unlicensed and was traveling straight southbound, while the sedan was making a left turn southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact, suggesting a low-speed collision. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing exclusively on the driver’s unsafe speed.
Bicyclist Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn Crash▸Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Two bikes collided head-on in Brooklyn. A 25-year-old rider was ejected, hurt in the arm and shoulder. Police cite confusion among cyclists. No cars involved. The street stayed dangerous.
A crash on Bleecker Street at Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn left a 25-year-old male bicyclist ejected and injured in the shoulder and upper arm. According to the police report, two bikes traveling in opposite directions collided, with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' listed as a contributing factor. The injured cyclist was conscious and suffered whiplash. No motor vehicles were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report notes the cyclist wore only stoppers as safety equipment. The incident highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users even in the absence of cars.
Two Sedans Collide on St Nicholas Ave▸Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Two sedans traveling southbound collided on St Nicholas Ave in Brooklyn. Impact struck left side doors and front end. A 49-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on St Nicholas Ave collided near Menahan St in Brooklyn at 10:45. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 49-year-old male driver, occupant of the vehicle struck on the left side, sustained back injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
- Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18