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A northbound Mazda, driven by an unlicensed man, struck a 71-year-old woman crossing Eldert Street in a marked crosswalk. She suffered fatal crush injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control. She never regained consciousness. Brooklyn pavement claimed another life.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was crossing Eldert Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in a marked crosswalk when she was struck head-on by a northbound Mazda sedan. The report states the driver was unlicensed and disregarded traffic control. The impact caused fatal crush wounds across her body, and she never regained consciousness. The crash occurred at 17:02 in Brooklyn. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The victim was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk, as documented in the report. The focus remains on the unlicensed driver’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic control, underscoring the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without a license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted and inexperienced SUV driver struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider traveling south on Starr Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered an elbow and lower arm injury with minor bleeding. The collision caused shock but no ejection or vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Starr Street in Brooklyn at 14:56. The collision involved a 2010 SUV traveling south and a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV struck the e-bike at the center front end, while the e-bike was impacted at the center back end. No vehicle damage was reported. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The report focuses on the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention and lack of experience as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after a tow truck hit him at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, at 9:31 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a tow truck traveling south struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies the contributing factors as driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The tow truck's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and the pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported on the tow truck. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report explicitly cites driver errors—distraction and failure to yield—as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn crash on Bushwick Avenue injured a 48-year-old female SUV driver. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and engaged in aggressive driving. The impact caused injuries to her entire body, leaving her in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:20. The injured party was a 48-year-old female SUV driver who suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain and nausea. The crash involved multiple SUVs traveling north, with one vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the injured driver's vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to obey traffic signals and aggressive driving behavior, as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A left-turning sedan struck two parked vehicles on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. Both occupants in the turning vehicle suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. Driver distraction led to impact on the sedan’s right front bumper, damaging parked cars’ left panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:46 a.m. A 2019 sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with two parked vehicles—a 2009 sedan and a 2008 SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning sedan, which struck the left front quarter panel of the parked sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan carried two occupants: a 25-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining abrasions and upper arm injuries, and were conscious at the scene. Both occupants used lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn collided with a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash caused shock and serious injury, highlighting driver inattention dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:55 AM on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The motorcyclist was reported to be in shock and suffered injury severity level 3. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the motorcycle was hit on its center front end. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle traveling south collided with a westbound sedan on Irving Avenue, Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver and passenger were both ejected, suffering serious injuries to legs and hips. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound motorcycle struck the left side doors of a westbound sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male with a permit license, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a complaint of pain and nausea. The 26-year-old female passenger was also ejected and suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. Both motorcycle occupants were injured with severity level 3. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720469, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue in a lane-changing crash. The driver of one vehicle suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 18:21 two sedans traveling east on Bushwick Avenue collided. One sedan was going straight ahead while the other was changing lanes. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The driver of the first sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718613, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered back injuries and minor bleeding. Police cite driver inexperience as the primary cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cooper Street near Irving Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:51 PM. The collision involved a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling westbound. The motorcycle struck the center back end of the SUV, which was impacted at its center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and minor bleeding, and was not ejected from the vehicle but experienced shock. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor to the crash, citing it twice in relation to the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating motorcycles in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718549, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped driver was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Stockholm Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was struck on its right side while the moped traveled east. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:02 PM on Stockholm Street near Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was parked and then struck on its right side doors. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain awareness. The moped driver was not cited with any contributing factors. The sedan had two occupants and suffered damage to its right rear quarter panel. The moped's left front bumper was damaged. The report does not attribute fault to the moped driver or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718181, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist on Bushwick Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:00 p.m., a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV had no occupants other than the driver, who was unlicensed. This crash highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attention that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716179, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Gates Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected but remained conscious. The crash was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Gates Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist traveling south. The SUV was traveling east and both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash happened at 19:50. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715824, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on Wyckoff Avenue, ejecting the rider. The 32-year-old driver suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Alcohol involvement and unsafe speed by the motorcyclist led to the violent impact and severe trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:25 on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2017 Yamaha motorcycle and a 2015 Toyota sedan. The motorcycle was traveling north, and the sedan south, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle driver. The sedan's point of impact was its left rear bumper, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end. The motorcycle driver held only a permit license. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors related to impaired operation and excessive speed, resulting in severe injury to the vulnerable motorcyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715268, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south collided with an SUV making a left turn on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:40 PM on Central Avenue in Brooklyn, a moped traveling south struck a station wagon/SUV that was making a left turn. The moped's right front quarter panel was the point of impact, sustaining damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The moped driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s license status and identity were not reported. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a 34-year-old female bicyclist traveling northeast on Irving Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious. The crash highlights dangers from driver distraction in mixed traffic.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:40 on Irving Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. The bicyclist was traveling northeast, going straight ahead, while the sedan's travel direction was southeast. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bushwick Avenue. The sedan carried a rear-seat passenger who suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:40 AM on Bushwick Avenue, a 2017 Lincoln SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2020 BMW sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan carried a 25-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a lap belt, who sustained back injuries and was in shock following the crash. The report identifies the SUV driver’s inattention and inexperience as contributing factors to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers in multi-vehicle rear-end collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713606, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle making a left turn. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 PM on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling northbound when a vehicle registered in Mississippi attempted a left turn southbound. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by the driver of the turning vehicle. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The motorcycle driver was conscious but severely injured. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in violent impacts and severe injuries to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713473, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW SUV struck the rear of a stopped Ford SUV on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the Ford suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited the BMW driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, at 16:59 on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2013 BMW SUV traveling west rear-ended a 2017 Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the center back end of the Ford. The front passenger in the Ford, a 62-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the BMW driver's failure to maintain a safe distance behind the stopped vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles westbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710102, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Arion Place. The sedan’s driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and disregarding traffic controls as causes. The crash caused right-side damage to the sedan and rear damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, at 6:43 AM on Arion Place, a 31-year-old female sedan driver traveling south collided with a parked SUV. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the right side doors and sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The parked SUV was hit on its left rear bumper, damaging its center back end. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by other parties. This crash highlights driver errors involving speed and failure to obey traffic controls leading to serious occupant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn at night. The left rear passenger of one vehicle suffered a back injury and shock. Both drivers were distracted, causing impact to the left side doors and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:48 on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans, one traveling east and the other north, collided while both drivers were going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. A 39-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat of the eastbound sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report emphasizes driver errors, specifically distraction, as the cause of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703608, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15