Senator Sutton: Absent While Brooklyn Bleeds

Sep 28 - A 50-year-old woman, crossing Avenue L with the light, was struck in the head by a left-turning SUV. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver, licensed and in a 2020 Nissan SUV, left the vehicle undamaged. The woman remained conscious.

At the intersection of Avenue L and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a 50-year-old woman was hit by a turning SUV while she crossed with the pedestrian signal. According to the police report, the woman was struck in the head by the center front end of a 2020 Nissan SUV as it made a left turn. The report notes she suffered severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed, and the vehicle showed no damage. The narrative states the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light,' and the police report lists her location as 'at intersection.' The report does not cite any contributing factors beyond 'unspecified,' but the sequence of events centers on the SUV's left turn into the crosswalk. No mention is made of any pedestrian error or unsafe behavior; the focus remains on the vehicle's movement and the resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A man on an e-scooter crashed headlong into a parked flatbed on Bedford Avenue. He flew forward, face smashing hard, blood streaming. The truck never moved. The rider lay conscious, bleeding, as the scooter rolled on without him.

A 30-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Bedford Avenue struck a parked flatbed truck near 3959 Bedford, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'He flew forward. His face struck hard. Blood poured. He lay conscious, bleeding. The scooter rolled on. The truck never moved.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or illegal maneuvers by the flatbed truck are cited; the truck was parked and stationary at the time of impact. The e-scooter rider suffered severe facial bleeding and was ejected from his vehicle. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the persistent danger posed by large, stationary vehicles in the path of vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A KIA turned left on Avenue O. An e-bike passed on the right. Metal struck flesh. A 21-year-old man flew from the bike, helmetless, and hit the pavement. He stayed conscious, bleeding, his skin split open.

According to the police report, a KIA SUV was making a left turn on Avenue O near East 4th Street when it collided with an e-bike passing on the right. The impact threw a 21-year-old male passenger from the e-bike, leaving him with severe lacerations across his body. The report states the victim was ejected and remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash, both attributed to driver actions. The narrative notes the victim was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after driver errors. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and speed endangers vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A Lexus sedan struck an 18-year-old bicyclist at Avenue N and Bedford Avenue. The impact sent him flying. His head split, blood pooled, the bike folded. He stayed conscious as sirens wailed. The street fell silent. The bumper cracked.

At the corner of Avenue N and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, a Lexus sedan collided with an 18-year-old bicyclist, according to the police report. The crash occurred as both the car and the cyclist were 'going straight ahead.' The report describes the impact: 'A Lexus struck an 18-year-old bicyclist. He flew. Head split. Blood pooled. The bike folded. The bumper cracked.' The bicyclist suffered a severe head injury and was ejected from his bike, remaining conscious as emergency services arrived. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both parties, offering no details on driver errors or specific violations. The focus remains on the violence of the collision and the vulnerability of the cyclist in the face of a fast-moving sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - An SUV swung wide on Avenue K, carving a path into a cyclist’s flesh. Blood pooled. The man stayed conscious, pain roaring through his split arm. The driver’s turn, sudden and improper, left steel and bone tangled in Brooklyn’s morning.

A 47-year-old man riding east on Avenue K near East 24th Street was struck by an SUV making a U-turn, according to the police report. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious as blood pooled on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor, with the SUV driver executing a U-turn into the cyclist’s path. The cyclist was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error—here, an improper turn—on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - A sedan plowed into a 36-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue U. The cyclist flew from his seat, blood streaming from his leg. The driver was distracted. The street echoed with the impact. The helmet could not stop the pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Avenue U struck a 36-year-old e-bike rider head-on at East 14th Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his seat and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. The report states the driver of the sedan was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was concentrated on the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist was alone and wore a helmet, as noted in the police report, but the helmet is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - Steel met steel on East 13th Street. An e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV, tearing his leg open. Blood pooled on the pavement. He stayed awake, clutching his knee, breath ragged in the Brooklyn dusk.

A man riding an e-bike northbound on East 13th Street near Avenue P collided with the rear of a parked SUV, according to the police report. The impact left the rider with severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report describes 'blood on the pavement' and notes the rider remained conscious, holding his knee. The e-bike struck the SUV's right rear quarter panel, damaging the center front end of the bike and the SUV's rear bumper. Police list the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors by the parked SUV are cited in the report. The narrative notes the e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the violence of steel against steel and the vulnerability of those outside cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A Dodge pickup truck hit a 67-year-old man head-on at 54th Street and 15th Avenue. The man died beneath the truck’s front end, his head broken, the vehicle’s lights casting harsh shadows over stillness.

A fatal collision occurred at the corner of 54th Street and 15th Avenue when a southbound Dodge pickup truck struck a 67-year-old man, according to the police report. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the truck hit him head-on. The man died at the scene, suffering severe head injuries beneath the vehicle’s front end. The police report lists the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian as 'Unspecified.' The truck’s point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'his head broken, the truck’s lights shining down on stillness.' No specific driver errors are cited in the report, and no additional contributing factors are attributed to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 29 - A 70-year-old man stepped onto Kings Highway. An eastbound SUV hit him head-on. He died from head and internal wounds. The bumper bore the mark where he fell. The street claimed another life. The driver was licensed.

A 70-year-old pedestrian was killed on Kings Highway when an eastbound SUV struck him head-on, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the man stepped into the street, not at an intersection and without a crossing signal, as detailed in the report: 'A 70-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. An eastbound SUV struck him head-on. He died from head and internal wounds. The driver held a license. The bumper bore the mark where he fell.' The vehicle involved was a 2023 Acura SUV, traveling straight ahead with two occupants. The point of impact was the center front end, and the right front bumper showed damage. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian, and does not cite any specific driver error. The pedestrian’s action—crossing without a signal or crosswalk—is noted after the absence of identified driver errors. The report does not mention any additional contributing factors or behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - A parked BMW broke loose on Ocean Avenue. It struck a sedan, then slammed into a Subaru. Inside, a 77-year-old man was crushed and killed. The runaway car turned a quiet street into a deadly trap.

According to the police report, a parked BMW on Ocean Avenue became a 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle.' The report states the BMW 'broke free,' first striking a sedan and then slamming into a Subaru. Inside the Subaru, a 77-year-old man was 'crushed.' He suffered fatal head injuries and was 'partially ejected' from his seat. The police report notes he was 'unbelted.' The incident unfolded at 16:24, transforming a line of parked and stopped vehicles into a scene of sudden violence. The primary contributing factor listed is 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle,' highlighting the systemic danger posed when a parked car is not properly secured or malfunctions. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The report details the impact sequence and the fatal consequences for the elderly driver, underscoring the lethal risk when control of a vehicle is lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A 74-year-old man was found dead inside a parked BMW SUV on East 18th Street. The left rear of the vehicle was crushed, glass shattered, seatbelt unused. Afternoon sun glinted on the wreckage. No movement, only silence remained.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old man was discovered lifeless in a parked 2023 BMW SUV on East 18th Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. The report describes the left rear of the vehicle as 'crushed,' with 'shattered glass' and 'no sound.' The man was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash occurred in the afternoon, at 16:03. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not identify any specific driver errors or actions by other vehicles. The victim's behavior—seatbelt nonuse—is noted in the report, but no evidence is provided that this contributed to the fatality. The circumstances surrounding the impact and the source of the collision remain unaddressed in the police report, leaving the systemic dangers of parked-vehicle crashes and the vulnerability of occupants in the urban landscape starkly evident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - A 16-year-old cyclist collided with a turning sedan on Ocean Parkway. His helmet cracked, face torn, blood pooled on the asphalt. Morning drivers kept moving. The boy lay still, ejected from his bike, shock flooding his body.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old boy riding a bike was traveling straight southbound on Ocean Parkway when he struck a sedan making a right turn onto Avenue S. The collision occurred at 7:32 a.m. The report describes the boy being ejected from his bike, his helmet cracking on impact, and suffering severe facial lacerations. The sedan, a 2022 Acura, was struck on its left rear quarter panel while turning. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the contributing factors. The scene left the teenager in shock, bleeding on the roadway, as traffic continued past.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A Honda SUV struck a 74-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. She died on the pavement, her body broken. The crash left blood and silence on 14th Avenue, another life ended by steel and speed.

According to the police report, a northbound Honda SUV struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed at the corner of 14th Avenue and 39th Street in Brooklyn. The report states the pedestrian was killed instantly, suffering crush injuries and head trauma. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the damage was noted on the left front bumper. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian. The narrative notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s actions and systemic dangers. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report underscores the lethal consequences when a fast-moving SUV meets a vulnerable body in a city crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A 22-year-old moped rider struck the rear of a stopped SUV on 18th Avenue. He flew headfirst onto the pavement, suffering fatal head injuries. No helmet. The street was empty. Dawn had not yet broken. He died alone.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on 18th Avenue near 55th Street collided with the left rear bumper of a stationary SUV at approximately 3:20 a.m. The report states, 'A moped slammed into the rear of a stopped SUV. The 22-year-old rider flew off, head first.' The moped rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal head injuries. The report notes he was not wearing a helmet. The SUV was stopped in traffic at the time of the crash. The official contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The police report does not cite any contributing behaviors by the victim beyond the absence of a helmet, which is noted after the driver error. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A Kia SUV slammed into a 47-year-old cyclist near Avenue O. The man flew from his bike, head striking pavement. Blood pooled. The SUV’s bumper cracked. He died there, the street claiming another life.

A fatal collision occurred near 1608 Avenue O in Brooklyn when a westbound Kia SUV struck a 47-year-old man riding his bike eastbound, according to the police report. The narrative states, 'A westbound Kia struck him head-on. He flew from the bike. No helmet. Head trauma. Blood on the pavement. The SUV’s bumper cracked. He died where he fell.' The police report lists the contributing factors for both parties as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered fatal head injuries. The SUV’s point of impact was the left front bumper, consistent with a direct, forceful collision. The report does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor before listing helmet use. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers and vulnerable road users collide on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 10 - Steel screamed on Belt Parkway. Two sedans collided, front to rear. A 34-year-old woman bled from the leg, belted and conscious. Dawn caught the red on her jeans. The crash left metal torn, lives changed.

Two sedans traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway collided, according to the police report. The impact crushed the front of one vehicle and tore the rear of the other. A 34-year-old woman, driving one of the sedans, suffered severe bleeding to her lower leg but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver-related actions played a role, though it does not specify further. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report describes the scene: 'Her front crushed, his rear torn. A 34-year-old woman bled from the leg, belted and conscious. Steel screamed.' No pedestrian or cyclist involvement is noted. The focus remains on the violent impact and the injuries suffered by the woman behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A Toyota sedan struck a 58-year-old man crossing mid-block on Coney Island Avenue. Blood pooled on the pavement. Head trauma ended his life in daylight, between curb and bumper. The street bore witness to another fatal impact.

A 58-year-old man was killed when a southbound Toyota sedan struck him as he crossed Coney Island Avenue near Avenue T, according to the police report. The incident occurred mid-block, away from any intersection or signal. The report describes head trauma and severe bleeding, with the victim dying at the scene, caught between the curb and the car’s front end. The police narrative states the pedestrian was 'crossing mid-block without a signal.' The vehicle’s point of impact and damage were both centered on the front end, consistent with a direct collision. The report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor for both driver and pedestrian, offering no further detail on driver actions. The focus remains on the lethal interaction between a moving sedan and a vulnerable pedestrian in daylight, with the system’s gaps leaving another life lost on Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 21 - A Ford pickup turned left on Avenue X. Its bumper hit a 62-year-old woman crossing at East 16th Street. She died there, head struck, as the light faded. The street held her last breath. Brooklyn lost another pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old woman entered the marked crosswalk at Avenue X and East 16th Street. A westbound Ford pickup truck, making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper, causing fatal head injuries. The report states she was crossing at the intersection, with no signal present. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Ford pickup. The police narrative notes the woman died at the scene. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the report, but the sequence of events centers on the driver’s left turn into the crosswalk where the pedestrian was present. The impact location and vehicle damage confirm the collision point. No driver error is explicitly named, but the facts highlight the systemic danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - Two sedans collided violently on Avenue P. The KIA struck left and low. A baby boy, away from the road and not in a car, suffered head bleeding but remained conscious. Metal twisted. The crash’s force reached beyond the street’s edge.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at speed on Avenue P, with the KIA striking left and low on the other vehicle. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead before impact. The crash caused severe vehicle damage described as 'metal was twisted.' A baby boy, who was not in the roadway or inside a vehicle, suffered bleeding from the head but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either driver, both marked as 'Unspecified.' The infant’s injury highlights the crash’s violent force extending beyond the immediate traffic zone. The report does not attribute any contributing behavior to the infant or other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - A Mercedes, northbound on Gerritsen Avenue, struck a garbage truck mid–U-turn. The unlicensed driver, alone, died from head injuries. The streetlamp flickered above. Speed and alcohol fueled the impact. Metal twisted. The city kept moving.

A fatal crash occurred on Gerritsen Avenue near Florence Avenue in Brooklyn, involving a northbound Mercedes sedan and a garbage truck making a U-turn, according to the police report. The report states the Mercedes, driven by a 42-year-old unlicensed male, was traveling at an unsafe speed and collided with the garbage truck's right rear quarter panel. The driver was the sole occupant and was not wearing a seatbelt. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The crash resulted in fatal head injuries to the sedan driver, who died at the scene. The garbage truck, registered in New York and operated by a licensed driver, was struck during its maneuver. The report does not list any contributing victim behavior. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver error and systemic danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19