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A sedan making a right turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:35 AM on Ashland Place near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east made a right turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained neck injuries, including whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702375, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old man suffered back injuries and shock after a vehicle made an improper right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle struck him with its center front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Vanderbilt Avenue. A vehicle traveling north was making a right turn when it struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact. The report cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash, emphasizing driver error. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, causing back injuries and shock to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors in the report. This incident highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700365, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver fell asleep and crashed a sedan into the rear of an SUV on Kent Avenue. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries but was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling northwest at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on Kent Avenue involving a 2013 sedan and a 2023 SUV, both traveling northwest. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan struck the center back end of the SUV with its center front end, damaging the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and fatigue leading to rear-end crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700035, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 64-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures after his parked convertible was struck on the left side. The collision caused significant damage to the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver was injured when his 2010 Chevrolet convertible, parked facing north, was struck on the left side doors. The impact caused fractures and dislocations to the driver's knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The crash occurred near 78 Monument Walk in Brooklyn at 4:36 AM. The driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699617, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old female driver struck a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact trapped her inside the vehicle and caused upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver traveling west on Gates Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving vehicle against the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. The driver was trapped inside her vehicle and suffered an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3, and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles, with the moving SUV sustaining damage to its right front bumper and the parked SUV to its left rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling west on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. The 53-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered head abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:32 on Ashland Place near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck a westbound bicyclist on the left side doors, causing the cyclist to be ejected and sustain head abrasions. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old male, was conscious but injured. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's left side doors were damaged. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report focuses on the driver's failure to maintain proper attention and lane discipline, which led to the collision and serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698653, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old male e-scooter driver was violently ejected and suffered a severe chest injury in Brooklyn. The crash occurred while traveling north on Washington Avenue. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact, leaving the rider with a fractured, dislocated chest.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured and ejected from his vehicle at 16:30 in Brooklyn near 320 Washington Avenue. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which sustained damage consistent with a frontal collision. The rider suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated chest injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any other vehicle or pedestrian involvement. The driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. No failure to yield or other explicit driver errors are noted, but the unspecified contributing factors suggest possible driver error or environmental conditions. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders to severe trauma in collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696051, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver making a right turn struck a conscious 4-year-old boy, fracturing and dislocating his face. The child was not in the roadway when hit. The truck showed no damage despite the severe injury to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford pick-up truck traveling east on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn was making a right turn at 9:35 PM when the driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 4-year-old pedestrian. The child was not in the roadway but suffered a severe facial injury including fracture and dislocation. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the truck sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but there is no indication of any contributing behavior on his part. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. He suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling southbound, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no fault is assigned. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Willoughby Avenue. The 31-year-old female cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected. The bike's left front bumper and sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked sedan struck her on Willoughby Avenue. The cyclist was traveling east and sustained a head contusion and bruises. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with impact on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. Damage was noted on the left front bumper of the bicycle and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Tesla sedan merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed into another vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. Three men inside suffered whole-body injuries, concussion, and whiplash. All wore seat belts. The Tesla was demolished. No driver errors were listed by police.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was merging when it collided with the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The Tesla carried three male occupants: a 37-year-old driver and two passengers aged 28 and 23. All three were injured, suffering whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses and was not ejected. The Tesla sustained severe damage, described as demolished. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The injuries reflect the violent impact during the merge. The crash highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686616, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Washington Park in Brooklyn. The crash involved a bike and a Honda SUV. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver error was following too closely. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred on Washington Park near Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved the bicyclist traveling south on his bike and a Honda SUV, both going straight ahead. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was still injured. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or blame the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686590, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck a moped going straight on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan was making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with a 2023 moped traveling straight east. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan was damaged on its right rear bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the sedan was turning left and the moped was going straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly stated. The moped driver was conscious and injured. The collision highlights the danger of left-turn maneuvers intersecting with straight-moving mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683725, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old woman bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling west, colliding front bumpers with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected during a collision with a 2023 Buick SUV on Fulton Street, Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both the bicyclist and the SUV driver were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New Jersey.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 24-year-old male driver in an SUV turned left on Myrtle Avenue and struck a parked sedan. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s front end. The driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue when a 24-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was making a left turn and collided with a parked 2021 Audi sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were wearing seat belts. The crash was caused by driver distraction. The impact damaged both vehicles’ rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Fulton Street rear-ended a sedan also traveling east. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the taxi. Two occupants in the sedan, a 29-year-old female and a 28-year-old male, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677180, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a 2008 Toyota SUV on Saint Felix Street. Both vehicles traveled west. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. The SUV struck the bike’s center front with its left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saint Felix Street in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and a station wagon SUV. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound when the SUV struck the bike’s center front end with its left rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the bicyclist was licensed in New Mexico. No further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675520, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan in Brooklyn. The bike hit the sedan’s right side doors as the car was entering a parked position. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a sedan entering a parked position on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle while parking. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675515, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped and sedan collided on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred late at night.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a 2015 Ford sedan and a 2021 Zhejiang Jiajue moped on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight south at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the moped driver's unlicensed status. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The crash resulted in injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674055, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the bike’s front end, causing neck contusions. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Washington Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan was parked before the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist was traveling straight west when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673715, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15