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A 55-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Hanson Place. The bike struck the sedan’s right side doors. She suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. The sedan was unoccupied at impact.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old licensed female bicyclist traveling north on Hanson Place collided with a 2013 Toyota sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions and bruises. The sedan had no occupants at the time and was going straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653136, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle overturned on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The 55-year-old male driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries including fractures and dislocations. The sedan involved showed no damage. Limited view and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Washington Avenue involving a northbound motorcycle and a sedan starting from parking. The motorcycle driver, a 55-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The sedan driver, licensed in Connecticut, was not injured and the vehicle showed no damage. Contributing factors listed include 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular,' indicating driver errors related to limited visibility and vehicle operation. The motorcycle overturned at the point of impact, highlighting the severity of the crash. No victim fault or helmet failure was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652945, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2017 sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The sedan was passing at the time and struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver failure to yield and distraction as key causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 55-year-old male in-line skater was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with an SUV making a right turn on Clinton Avenue. The skater was crossing against the signal. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male in-line skater was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2022 Lincoln SUV making a right turn on Clinton Avenue. The skater was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the skater's action of crossing against the signal. The skater suffered a head injury and concussion. No safety equipment was used by the skater. The SUV sustained no damage. The collision point was the center front end of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655870, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was ejected after a sedan changed lanes aggressively on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The rider suffered back injuries and moderate burns. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left rear bumper with its left front bumper. The rider was conscious.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a collision on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash involved a sedan changing lanes unsafely and aggressively, striking the motorcycle’s left rear bumper with its left front bumper. The motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, suffered back injuries and moderate burns but remained conscious. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan had no occupants and was traveling east, as was the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653217, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided with a sedan on Kent Avenue. She suffered a shoulder abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with an upper arm shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage by the e-scooter driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and wearing a helmet. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left front quarter panel of the e-scooter. Vehicle damage was noted on the right side doors of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the e-scooter. No other injuries or victims were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648667, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old man was struck near 121 De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but suffered back abrasions. The vehicle hit him center front with no damage. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as cause.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured near 121 De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The vehicle struck him at the center front end but sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649244, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 21-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured at Lafayette Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and struck the scooter’s front center. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight west on Lafayette Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s failure to yield while making a left turn led to the collision. The rider was conscious after the crash but injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646886, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk on Kent Avenue was struck by a northbound bike. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bike was traveling at unsafe speed and failed to yield right-of-way. Impact was at the bike's front center.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Kent Avenue struck a male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors from the bike operator. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or signals were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in speed control and yielding, with no fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643555, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, parked with damage on its left side doors, and a sedan traveling east collided. The child suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit near a parked SUV with damage to its left side doors and a sedan traveling east with front-end damage. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of abrasions. The vehicles involved were a 2014 SUV and a 2012 sedan. No helmet or signaling issues were noted, and no driver violations were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641432, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered neck injuries after a crash on Myrtle Avenue. The sedan made a U-turn and struck the scooter’s left side. The rider was left with whiplash and shock, no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a sedan making a U-turn struck his vehicle on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained neck injuries, including whiplash, and was in shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield properly during the U-turn. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The point of impact was the left side doors of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637984, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was struck on his right side by a southbound SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling south on De Kalb Avenue collided with an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The cyclist was riding straight ahead and was the sole occupant of his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634242, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist riding east on Fulton Street. The cyclist, a 26-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck her bike head-on on Fulton Street. The bicyclist was riding eastbound, wearing a helmet, and remained conscious after the crash. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the bike's front center. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding properly at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634243, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn hit an eastbound e-scooter on Flushing Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The sedan showed damage to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Flushing Avenue made a left turn and collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter's left front bumper was damaged. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two male bicyclists crashed head-on on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. One rider, 36, was ejected and suffered chest injuries including fractures and dislocations. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. Both bikes sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on Kent Avenue collided head-on. The 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained serious chest injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles, bikes, suffered center front-end damage. The injured bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding even among vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632008, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A box truck struck a taxi and a sedan, all traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The taxi and sedan were hit from behind. Two occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries. The crash caused center rear and front-end damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2014 box truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with a 2018 taxi and a 2016 sedan, both also traveling west. The box truck impacted the center front end of the taxi, which then struck the sedan from behind. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver and a rear passenger, were injured with neck injuries classified as severity 3. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in center back-end damage to the taxi and sedan and front-end damage to the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631356, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Fulton Street. He suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm. The rider was semiconscious and not wearing safety equipment. The e-bike struck an object front-center while traveling east.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male riding an Arrow 10 e-bike eastbound on Fulton Street was ejected after a collision impacting the center front end of his vehicle. The rider sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm, resulting in semiconsciousness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other vehicles involved. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The e-bike suffered damage to its center front end. No other persons or vehicles were reported as involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man was struck on Myrtle Avenue by an SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Myrtle Avenue after being struck by a 2013 SUV traveling west. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact. The driver’s contributing factor was listed as inattention and distraction, which led to the collision. The SUV hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630028, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 6 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 6 Street and 7 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage from the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629485, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected after colliding with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Fulton Street collided with a parked 2018 Nissan SUV. The impact struck the left side doors of the SUV, partially ejecting the cyclist. The bicyclist sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV was occupied by three people but was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628946, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15