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An e-scooter rider was violently ejected after a collision with an SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered severe lower leg injuries. Police cite the SUV driver’s disregard of traffic control as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 9:30 AM on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn involving an SUV and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The SUV, a 2018 RAM traveling south, struck the e-scooter on its right side doors while the e-scooter was traveling west. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757621, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 14-year-old unlicensed moped driver and a 15-year-old passenger were ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The moped struck an SUV’s left front quarter panel while passing at unsafe speed. Both teens suffered bruises and limb injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:54 near 176 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, driven by a 14-year-old male without a license, was traveling west and attempting to pass when it collided with a southwest-bound SUV making a left turn. The moped driver was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, while the 15-year-old passenger, riding outside the vehicle, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the moped driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. The impact point was the moped’s center front end and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. Both injured occupants were conscious but bruised. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper passing by the e-scooter. The rider suffered upper arm abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 18:25. A female e-scooter driver, aged 50, was injured and ejected from her vehicle after colliding with a sedan traveling east. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the e-scooter was passing improperly. The e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The sedan, also driven by a licensed female driver, sustained no damage and was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior beyond the improper passing by the e-scooter driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757313, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A young man on a ZHILONG e-scooter was hurled mid-turn at Lafayette and Carlton. His face split open, blood pooled on the street. Disoriented, he spoke in fragments. The city’s traffic pressed on, indifferent to the violence.

A 24-year-old man suffered severe facial injuries after being thrown from his ZHILONG e-scooter while making a left turn at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Carlton Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 13:14. The report describes the rider as 'incoherent,' with 'severe bleeding' and no helmet. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative states the man was 'thrown from his ZHILONG e-scooter mid-turn,' resulting in his 'face split open' and 'blood on the pavement.' No other vehicles were involved. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the key error leading to the crash. The absence of safety equipment is noted only after the driver’s inattention. The street remained active as the injured rider struggled to speak, underscoring the relentless pace of city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757306, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided late at night on Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. A 56-year-old female occupant suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash caused damage to the right rear and right front quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both involved vehicles were sedans, one registered in New York and the other in North Carolina. Both vehicles were parked before the collision, with impact occurring on the right rear quarter panel of the New York-registered vehicle and the right front bumper of the North Carolina-registered vehicle. A 56-year-old female occupant was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756438, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with an eastbound SUV on Classon Avenue. The SUV struck the bike head-on, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The driver was licensed and proceeding straight.

According to the police report, at 2:13 AM on Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, a 33-year-old female bicyclist was struck by a 2008 Mercedes SUV traveling eastbound. The collision occurred at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her knee and lower leg. The SUV driver, a licensed female motorist, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver error. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists in collisions with larger vehicles, with severe injuries resulting from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. Both bike and car traveled east on Lafayette Avenue. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted but details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:30 PM involving a bicyclist and a 2018 Toyota car. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report notes vehicle damage categorized as 'Other' but does not specify the exact nature or point of impact on the car. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other contributing factors were explicitly cited in the report. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The data focuses on the crash dynamics and injuries without assigning fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754827, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision involving improper lane usage and failure to yield. The crash left her with an eye contusion and bruises, highlighting critical driver errors in lane control and right-of-way adherence.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on 6 Street near 7 Avenue at 14:40. The bicyclist was traveling westbound when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist sustained an eye contusion and bruises, wearing a helmet at the time. The collision involved a parked vehicle with no damage and the bicyclist’s bike, which suffered front-end damage. The driver errors of improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way directly contributed to the impact and injury, underscoring systemic dangers in traffic management and driver behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752647, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female bicyclist suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after colliding with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan showed no damage. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting systemic risks for cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 near 388 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old female bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead when she collided with a parked 2007 Volvo sedan. The sedan had no visible damage and was stationary before the crash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors beyond typical causes like failure to yield or speeding. No specific bicyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers cyclists face from vehicle interactions, even with parked cars, emphasizing systemic vulnerabilities in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754281, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver collided head-on with a taxi on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV passenger suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. Both vehicles sustained front-left damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2019 SUV traveling west collided with an eastbound 2018 taxi. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the taxi. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. A 39-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury with minor bleeding and was semiconscious after the crash. She was seated in the middle rear seat and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver from New Jersey and the taxi driver from New York. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752729, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue struck a 25-year-old female bicyclist heading east. The cyclist suffered a head injury and whiplash, partially ejected from her bike. The crash caused significant trauma, highlighting dangers at this Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 2017 taxi was traveling straight north on Vanderbilt Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist moving east. The point of impact was the taxi's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The 25-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a head injury and whiplash, with an injury severity rated at 3. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the risks cyclists face from motor vehicles in Brooklyn's traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751806, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a sedan on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:37 on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The motorcycle, traveling south, collided with a southbound BMW sedan. The sedan's right front bumper impacted the motorcycle's undercarriage on the left side doors. Both drivers were reported to be distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed as a contributing factor for the motorcycle driver and the sedan driver. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, while the sedan driver was licensed. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749673, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Park Avenue in slippery conditions. The front passenger of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling west. The crash involved a rear-end impact amid hazardous pavement.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling west on Park Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The striking vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the struck vehicle was stopped in traffic. The report cites 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions played a role. The front passenger of the struck vehicle, a 34-year-old man wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. No other driver errors were specified beyond the slippery pavement contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747480, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi stopped in traffic struck another vehicle from behind on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left rear bumper. A 72-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, enduring shock but was not ejected. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:01 on Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn. A 2017 taxi, traveling south and stopped in traffic, impacted the left rear bumper of another vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and male. The collision injured a 72-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained head injuries and whiplash and experienced shock. She was secured by a harness and was not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The focus remains on the taxi's rear-end collision causing injury to the passenger, highlighting the systemic danger of rear impacts in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753932, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An e-scooter rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with an SUV traveling east in Brooklyn. The rider, a 47-year-old woman, was in shock and sustained bruises. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a likely impact on the scooter’s roof.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:38 near 129 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. A 47-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling straight ahead eastbound, showed no damage, while the e-scooter had damage to its roof. The e-scooter driver was in shock and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The collision’s impact on the scooter’s roof suggests a dangerous interaction between the SUV and the e-scooter rider. No safety equipment was reported on the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742718, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal on Classon Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way, striking her in the knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Classon Avenue at 16:40 while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Ford sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle struck her with the right front bumper but sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor from the driver. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739623, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling south on Ashland Place. The impact to the pedestrian’s back caused bruising and injury. The driver’s inattention was a key factor in the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ashland Place and Willoughby Street in Brooklyn around 4:59 a.m. The pedestrian was working in the roadway when a 2003 Toyota SUV traveling south struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed in New York and was going 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 areas where pedestrians are present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739394, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck the rear of another vehicle traveling west on Park Avenue. The impact injured the driver of the front vehicle, causing neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear ends respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Park Avenue near Vanderbilt Avenue. A 53-year-old male driver in a 2012 Ford sedan was injured when another vehicle, a 2021 Ford commercial vehicle, struck the center back end of his car. The driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the rear vehicle was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi traveling north collided with a northbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old female cyclist was partially ejected and suffered a neck contusion. The taxi driver held a permit license. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle, both traveling north on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, collided at 16:09. The taxi, a 2022 Toyota, impacted the right side doors of the bicycle, which was struck at its center front end. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained a neck contusion, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious at the scene. The taxi driver, a male with a permit license from New York, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified, and no helmet use or crossing signal issues were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi’s center back end, while the bicycle showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737328, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle changing lanes struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cite improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:15 on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling west was changing lanes when it collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report identifies the motorcycle driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The bike showed front-end damage, while the motorcycle had no visible damage. The bicyclist was conscious but seriously injured. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's actions or safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver lane changes and inattention in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737333, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15