About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 9
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 10
▸ Whiplash 65
▸ Contusion/Bruise 123
▸ Abrasion 133
▸ Pain/Nausea 44
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Four street hits in one night. Bushwick bleeds on.
Precinct 83: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 12, 2025
About 10 AM on Aug 30, at Wyckoff Ave and Halsey St, a driver in a Jeep SUV hit a 28‑year‑old woman in the intersection. Police recorded an injury and moved on (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Just after 3 AM the same day (Aug 30), a 32‑year‑old cyclist was seriously hurt at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in a crash involving two sedans (NYC Open Data).
- About 2 AM (Aug 30), a driver in a 2024 Toyota SUV hit a 39‑year‑old man on Wyckoff Ave at Starr St (NYC Open Data).
- The night before (Aug 29), a driver turning a 2006 Toyota SUV left into a 38‑year‑old cyclist at Central Ave and Weirfield St (NYC Open Data).
Eight dead. 1,892 injured. Since Jan 1, 2022, that is the toll in Precinct 83 (NYC Open Data). Year‑to‑date, this precinct has logged 779 crashes, up 23.5% from 631 at this point last year. Injuries are up to 448 from 308. Recorded deaths are down, 1 this year versus 4 last year (NYC Open Data).
A 71‑year‑old woman never made it across Knickerbocker Ave at Eldert St on May 9, 2024. Police recorded the driver as unlicensed, going at unsafe speed, and disregarding traffic control. She died there (CrashID 4723690).
“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate recorded when the program was renewed (NYS Senate). The numbers here make the case for using every tool we have.
Where crashes keep coming
Police logs show deaths in the 5 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM hours, and injuries piled across the clock (NYC Open Data). On Wyckoff, Bushwick, Central, De Kalb—names you know—the hurt repeats. Two recorded deaths tie to Central Avenue; another to De Kalb Avenue, according to the precinct rollup (NYC Open Data).
Police cited failure to yield, disregarding signals, and inattention in case after case. A box truck driver failed to yield to a man crossing with the signal at Halsey and Irving on Aug 29, 2025. The pedestrian was hurt (NYC Open Data). Heavy vehicles also show up in the worst outcomes; trucks and buses are tied to deaths in this precinct’s record (NYC Open Data).
Fix the corners that kill
Start with the basics at Wyckoff & Halsey, Wyckoff & Starr, Central & Weirfield, and the De Kalb corridor: daylighting at every leg, hardened left turns, and leading pedestrian intervals. Add targeted enforcement for failure‑to‑yield and red‑light running on these blocks. Shift truck routes and add turn‑calming where box trucks mix with crosswalks. These are standard tools; this precinct needs them most at the repeat sites documented above (NYC Open Data).
The bills that would spare the next family
The city now has the power to lower speeds. A citywide 20 MPH default and all‑hours camera enforcement work together; lower limits make every mistake survivable, and cameras curb repeat harm. Albany has a bill to stop habitual speeders with intelligent speed assistance; it’s laid out here. The act would force the worst offenders to obey the limit, not just pay tickets.
This is the district of Council Member Sandy Nurse, Assembly Member Maritza Davila, and State Senator Julia Salazar. Their constituents are the ones getting hit at these corners. The question is simple: will they push the fixes and back the bill?
Eight dead since 2022. Four crash scenes in a day. It does not stop on its own. If you want it to stop, start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes, Persons, Vehicles (filtered for Precinct 83, 2022–present) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-12
- Senate Protects New York Students and Pedestrians, New York State Senate, Published 2019-03-
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-12
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Maritza Davila
District 53
Council Member Sandy Nurse
District 37
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
▸ 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
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing▸Nov 26 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 40-year-old woman crossing Wilson Ave with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The driver, a 28-year-old man, also experienced shock. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Wilson Ave was making a left turn when it struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, resulting in shock. The driver, a 28-year-old male occupant of the sedan, was not visibly injured but also experienced shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the sedan. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal did not prevent the collision, highlighting the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Nov 22 - A 16-year-old girl suffered a concussion and head injury after a northbound SUV struck her at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Menahan Street. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle’s left front bumper made impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and head injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was left in shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
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Bus Strikes Teen Girl in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Nov 22 - A bus hit a 15-year-old girl as she crossed St. Nicholas Avenue with the signal. Blood marked the crosswalk. The bus kept moving. The girl stayed conscious, head bleeding, as the street bore silent witness to the violence of traffic.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on St. Nicholas Avenue struck a 15-year-old girl in the crosswalk at Stanhope Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' when the collision occurred. The girl suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Blood pooled on white paint,' underscoring the violence of the impact. The bus did not stop and was described as 'unmarked.' Police list the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' but the report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, acting lawfully, with the signal in her favor. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the facts highlight the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians even when following traffic rules.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Bushwick Ave▸Nov 10 - A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and left in shock with pain and nausea.
According to the police report, at 2:59 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a bicyclist was injured when struck from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The bike overturned upon impact, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle and the center front end of the other vehicle, which was traveling straight south. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe following distances in Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Bicyclist on Central Ave▸Nov 2 - A sedan turning right struck a 62-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest on Central Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Central Ave near Cooper St in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The 62-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Moped Crash on Bushwick Ave Hurls Two Riders▸Oct 31 - A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.
Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.
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Car Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Ave▸Oct 28 - A car making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Avenue near Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 2003 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Nov 26 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 40-year-old woman crossing Wilson Ave with the signal. The pedestrian suffered upper arm injuries and shock. The driver, a 28-year-old man, also experienced shock. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Wilson Ave was making a left turn when it struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, resulting in shock. The driver, a 28-year-old male occupant of the sedan, was not visibly injured but also experienced shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the sedan. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal did not prevent the collision, highlighting the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Nov 22 - A 16-year-old girl suffered a concussion and head injury after a northbound SUV struck her at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Menahan Street. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle’s left front bumper made impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and head injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was left in shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
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Bus Strikes Teen Girl in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Nov 22 - A bus hit a 15-year-old girl as she crossed St. Nicholas Avenue with the signal. Blood marked the crosswalk. The bus kept moving. The girl stayed conscious, head bleeding, as the street bore silent witness to the violence of traffic.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on St. Nicholas Avenue struck a 15-year-old girl in the crosswalk at Stanhope Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' when the collision occurred. The girl suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Blood pooled on white paint,' underscoring the violence of the impact. The bus did not stop and was described as 'unmarked.' Police list the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' but the report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, acting lawfully, with the signal in her favor. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the facts highlight the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians even when following traffic rules.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Bushwick Ave▸Nov 10 - A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and left in shock with pain and nausea.
According to the police report, at 2:59 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a bicyclist was injured when struck from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The bike overturned upon impact, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle and the center front end of the other vehicle, which was traveling straight south. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe following distances in Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Bicyclist on Central Ave▸Nov 2 - A sedan turning right struck a 62-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest on Central Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Central Ave near Cooper St in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The 62-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Moped Crash on Bushwick Ave Hurls Two Riders▸Oct 31 - A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.
Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.
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Car Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Ave▸Oct 28 - A car making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Avenue near Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 2003 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Nov 22 - A 16-year-old girl suffered a concussion and head injury after a northbound SUV struck her at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock with serious injuries.
According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling north on Bushwick Avenue struck a 16-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near Menahan Street. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle’s left front bumper made impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and head injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was left in shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn intersections.
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Bus Strikes Teen Girl in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Nov 22 - A bus hit a 15-year-old girl as she crossed St. Nicholas Avenue with the signal. Blood marked the crosswalk. The bus kept moving. The girl stayed conscious, head bleeding, as the street bore silent witness to the violence of traffic.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on St. Nicholas Avenue struck a 15-year-old girl in the crosswalk at Stanhope Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' when the collision occurred. The girl suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Blood pooled on white paint,' underscoring the violence of the impact. The bus did not stop and was described as 'unmarked.' Police list the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' but the report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, acting lawfully, with the signal in her favor. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the facts highlight the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians even when following traffic rules.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Bushwick Ave▸Nov 10 - A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and left in shock with pain and nausea.
According to the police report, at 2:59 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a bicyclist was injured when struck from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The bike overturned upon impact, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle and the center front end of the other vehicle, which was traveling straight south. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe following distances in Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Bicyclist on Central Ave▸Nov 2 - A sedan turning right struck a 62-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest on Central Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Central Ave near Cooper St in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The 62-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Moped Crash on Bushwick Ave Hurls Two Riders▸Oct 31 - A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.
Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.
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Car Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Ave▸Oct 28 - A car making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Avenue near Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 2003 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Nov 22 - A bus hit a 15-year-old girl as she crossed St. Nicholas Avenue with the signal. Blood marked the crosswalk. The bus kept moving. The girl stayed conscious, head bleeding, as the street bore silent witness to the violence of traffic.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on St. Nicholas Avenue struck a 15-year-old girl in the crosswalk at Stanhope Street. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' when the collision occurred. The girl suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Blood pooled on white paint,' underscoring the violence of the impact. The bus did not stop and was described as 'unmarked.' Police list the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' but the report makes clear the pedestrian was in the intersection, acting lawfully, with the signal in her favor. No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, but the facts highlight the systemic dangers faced by pedestrians even when following traffic rules.
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Bushwick Ave▸Nov 10 - A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and left in shock with pain and nausea.
According to the police report, at 2:59 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a bicyclist was injured when struck from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The bike overturned upon impact, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle and the center front end of the other vehicle, which was traveling straight south. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe following distances in Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Bicyclist on Central Ave▸Nov 2 - A sedan turning right struck a 62-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest on Central Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Central Ave near Cooper St in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The 62-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Moped Crash on Bushwick Ave Hurls Two Riders▸Oct 31 - A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.
Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.
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Car Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Ave▸Oct 28 - A car making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Avenue near Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 2003 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Nov 10 - A bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a rear-end collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. The cyclist was unhelmeted and left in shock with pain and nausea.
According to the police report, at 2:59 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a bicyclist was injured when struck from behind. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The bike overturned upon impact, and the point of impact was the center back end of the bicycle and the center front end of the other vehicle, which was traveling straight south. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe following distances in Brooklyn streets.
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Sedan Fails to Yield, Injures Bicyclist on Central Ave▸Nov 2 - A sedan turning right struck a 62-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest on Central Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Central Ave near Cooper St in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The 62-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Moped Crash on Bushwick Ave Hurls Two Riders▸Oct 31 - A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.
Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.
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Car Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Ave▸Oct 28 - A car making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Avenue near Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 2003 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Nov 2 - A sedan turning right struck a 62-year-old bicyclist traveling southwest on Central Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:10 AM on Central Ave near Cooper St in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the center back end of the bike. The 62-year-old male bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
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Moped Crash on Bushwick Ave Hurls Two Riders▸Oct 31 - A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.
Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.
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Car Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Ave▸Oct 28 - A car making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Avenue near Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 2003 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 31 - A moped tore through Bushwick Ave. Distraction ruled. The driver, helmetless, flew headfirst and bled. The passenger, helmeted, struck hard and bled from the face. Both ejected. Both broken. Night swallowed their cries.
Two people suffered serious injuries when a moped crashed on Bushwick Ave near Halsey St, according to the police report. The report states both the driver, a 30-year-old man, and the passenger, a 25-year-old woman, were ejected from the moped. The driver, who wore no helmet, sustained severe head lacerations. The passenger, who wore a helmet, suffered severe bleeding from facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was cited as the primary contributing factor for both individuals. The narrative notes, 'Distraction rode with them through the dark.' No other vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors beyond the mention of helmet use after driver distraction. The crash underscores the danger when attention lapses on city streets.
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Car Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Ave▸Oct 28 - A car making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Avenue near Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 2003 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 28 - A car making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed failure to yield right-of-way by the driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Knickerbocker Avenue near Madison Street in Brooklyn. A 2003 Honda SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the car's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old female wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Bushwick Ave▸Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 27 - A sedan, northbound on Bushwick Avenue, struck a 28-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The left front bumper hit his head. He lay unconscious, blood pooling on the quiet street. Driver inattention and unsafe speed marked the morning.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bushwick Avenue near DeKalb Avenue struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing outside the crosswalk in the early morning. The report states, 'the left front bumper hit his head,' leaving the pedestrian unconscious and bleeding on the street. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver’s distraction and excessive speed directly preceded the impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention and control, which led to severe injury for the man crossing Bushwick Avenue.
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Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked SUV▸Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 27 - A distracted driver heading west on Gates Avenue struck a parked SUV on its left side. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the driver, who was restrained and conscious. The collision exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 53-year-old male driver, operating a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling westbound, collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV, impacting its left side doors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving vehicle and left-side damage to the parked SUV. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, leading to serious injury even without interaction with other moving vehicles or vulnerable road users.
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Distracted Drivers Crash Motorcycle and Sedan on Bushwick▸Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 26 - A sedan slammed into a motorcycle on Bushwick Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The motorcyclist, helmeted, took a blow to the head but stayed conscious. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Bushwick Avenue at 1:47 AM. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left side. The 41-year-old motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end took the brunt of the impact. No victim behavior contributed to the crash. The report lists distraction by both drivers as the cause. The motorcyclist was not ejected. This crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus on city streets.
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Motorcyclist in Brooklyn▸Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 23 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered abrasions in a collision with an SUV on Evergreen Avenue. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s right front bumper, causing serious injury. The driver of the SUV failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The collision involved a 2024 Audi SUV traveling east and a 2013 Yamaha motorcycle traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV, which struck the motorcycle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the SUV driver. The motorcyclist was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the crash.
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Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Cooper Street▸Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 22 - Two SUVs collided on Cooper Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 37-year-old woman suffered shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact tore metal. Streets stayed dangerous. Distraction ruled the morning.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 8:00 a.m. on Cooper Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The 37-year-old female driver, heading north and going straight, was struck on her right front bumper by a male driver making a left turn in a Ford SUV. The impact hit the right side doors of her vehicle. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians were involved. The police report does not mention any fault by the injured driver.
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Bicyclist Injured After Traffic Control Disregard▸Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 19 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. The rider suffered abrasions to the face and remained conscious after impact. The collision caused no vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his bike, which struck the right side doors of an unspecified vehicle traveling west. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.
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Van Turns, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk▸Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 18 - Steel swept through the crosswalk at De Kalb and Wyckoff. A van turned right, head-on into a man with the light. No screech, no skid, no mercy. The man died where he stood, body broken by the van’s front end.
A 59-year-old man was killed at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn when a van making a right turn struck him head-on. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' in the crosswalk when the van, registered in Michigan and operated by a licensed New York driver, failed to yield the right-of-way. The report states, 'A van turned right. A man, 59, walked with the light. Steel struck him head-on.' The impact was so severe that the victim suffered injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The police report notes there were 'no skid marks' and 'no damage to the van.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is mentioned only after the driver’s error, underscoring the systemic danger posed by vehicles failing to yield at intersections.
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Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 16 - A 46-year-old woman crossing Gates Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the pedestrian with bruises across her body. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Gates Avenue made a right turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Hyundai sedan with two occupants. This collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.
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Garbage Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 12 - A 24-year-old woman crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal was struck by a garbage truck making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was left in shock. The crash exposed critical driver errors in yielding at intersections.
According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling northeast on Flushing Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the data shows no vehicle damage and the driver was licensed and operating the truck legally. The truck driver's failure to yield while making the left turn created the conditions for this collision, highlighting systemic dangers at intersections involving large vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.
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Inexperienced Truck Driver Strikes Cyclist Turning▸Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 11 - A pick-up truck turned left on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 30-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inexperience as the cause.
A pick-up truck making a left turn on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest. According to the police report, the truck struck the right rear quarter panel of the bike, ejecting the 30-year-old male cyclist and causing facial abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' twice as the contributing factor. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash. The truck was driven by a licensed woman from Virginia. Only driver error is cited in the police report.
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Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 9 - A 29-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention and limited view contributed to the collision at a Brooklyn intersection.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and limited visibility during turning maneuvers, resulting in serious harm to a lawful pedestrian.
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Sedan Strikes Moped in Unsafe Lane Change▸Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 5 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered neck contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:20 AM on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 BMW sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2024 ZNEN moped also traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the moped sustained no damage. The moped driver, a 58-year-old male, was injured with neck contusions and remained conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane maneuver. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The evidence highlights driver error in lane changing as the cause of this collision.
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Moped Driver Strikes Road Worker on Myrtle Avenue▸Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.
Oct 2 - A moped’s bumper slammed into a young man working in the street. Blood streaked his face under the streetlights. He stood conscious, wounded, while the driver’s inattention left him bleeding in the dark Brooklyn night.
A 21-year-old man was injured when a westbound moped struck him as he worked in the roadway at Myrtle Avenue and Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian’s head, leaving him bleeding but conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was performing work in the road at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior are listed in the police report. This incident underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving to people working or moving in city streets.