Senator Sutton: Absent While Brooklyn Bleeds

Oct 18 - A sedan struck a 29-year-old man on Ocean Avenue. The car hit him outside the crosswalk, then crashed into a parked box truck. His leg was crushed. The driver was distracted. Blood pooled on the street. The city failed to protect him.

A 29-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his leg when a sedan struck him on Ocean Avenue. According to the police report, the man was outside the crosswalk when the sedan hit him, then slammed into the rear of a parked box truck. The report states: 'The driver was distracted.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other errors or contributing factors are noted. The pedestrian's injuries were to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction and the vulnerability of people on foot in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A Mercedes slammed head-on into a man riding an e-scooter on Avenue L. The scooter was destroyed. The rider, thrown from the wreck, died at the scene. Two teens and the car’s driver were hurt. Speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes sedan near Avenue L and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Speed and inexperience ended him. His body was thrown. He died there.' The e-scooter was crushed. The Mercedes carried three people: a 53-year-old driver and two 16-year-old passengers. All three suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by speed and inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A 14-year-old on an e-scooter took the hit. Blood pooled from his back. The SUV rolled west, untouched. No screech, no dent, no pause. Driver did not see him. Helmet stayed on. Brooklyn night, Kings Highway, danger in the dark.

A 14-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was injured on Kings Highway near East 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered severe bleeding from his back but remained conscious. The SUV involved showed no damage and continued west without stopping. The report states, 'The driver did not see him.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The boy wore a helmet, which held during the crash. The data shows no evidence of victim error. The crash highlights the danger faced by young riders when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A Nissan SUV turned left near East 12th Street. Its right front bumper hit a 9-year-old boy standing off the road. He died on the spot. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street stayed quiet after.

A 9-year-old boy was killed when a southbound Nissan SUV made a left turn near 2267 East 12th Street in Brooklyn and struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the boy was standing off the roadway when the impact occurred. The child suffered fatal chest injuries and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, held a valid license. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle's occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk faced by pedestrians, even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A Honda SUV backed up near 60th Street. The e-bike struck hard. The cyclist’s arm bled onto the pavement. Metal crumpled. The night held its breath. One man hurt. The SUV’s rear dented. Brooklyn silent, danger plain.

A Honda SUV, backing unsafely near 1654 60th Street in Brooklyn, collided with a southbound e-bike. The crash left a 33-year-old male cyclist injured, suffering severe bleeding and wounds to his arm. According to the police report, 'Backing Unsafely' was the contributing factor. The SUV’s right rear bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The cyclist, who was driving straight, was not ejected. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The report does not list any cyclist errors or helmet use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers back without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A 21-year-old e-bike rider was hit head-on by an unlicensed SUV on Bay Parkway. He was thrown from his bike, left unconscious and bleeding from the head. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A violent crash unfolded on Bay Parkway. According to the police report, a 21-year-old e-bike rider, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was struck head-on by an unlicensed SUV. The rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV carried two occupants, both unlicensed. The report states, 'Traffic control disregarded.' This failure to obey traffic signals or signs was listed as the primary contributing factor for all involved. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the systemic disregard for traffic control. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without licenses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A Jeep crashed into a parked box truck on Ocean Parkway. Metal screamed. The right front of the Jeep crumpled. A 39-year-old man’s arm tore open. Blood ran. Distraction ruled. The truck never moved. The street bore witness.

A 2004 Jeep sedan struck a parked box truck on Ocean Parkway. According to the police report, 'A 2004 Jeep slammed into a parked box truck. The right front crumpled. Metal screamed. A 39-year-old man, unbelted, tore his arm open. Blood ran. The truck never moved. Distraction steered.' The crash left the Jeep driver, a 39-year-old man, with severe lacerations to his arm. Other occupants in both vehicles were listed but did not report injuries. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The box truck was parked and stationary at the time of impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A box truck barreled down Kings Highway before dawn. It smashed into parked cars. The driver, 27, was found unconscious. His hip crushed, leg severed. The street fell silent. Passengers inside other vehicles were left shaken and injured.

A box truck traveling at unsafe speed crashed into several parked cars on Kings Highway near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A box truck tore through parked cars before dawn. The driver, 27, was found unconscious, hip crushed, leg severed. The lap belt held what was left. The street fell silent again.' The crash injured the truck driver and left multiple vehicle occupants with unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report blames any victim or lists helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact left vehicles demolished and lives changed in an instant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A man, forty, lay dead in a parked GMC SUV on East 29th Street. The roof was crushed. No skid marks. No sound. No movement. Just heat and stillness. The street held its silence. The body slumped, alone, in the wreck.

A 40-year-old man was found dead inside a parked 2018 GMC SUV on East 29th Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the roof of the vehicle was crushed. There were no skid marks, no sounds, and the man was discovered slumped in silence. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The man was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other safety equipment or violations are mentioned. The cause of the roof collapse and the circumstances leading to the fatality remain unspecified in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A Hyundai SUV hit a 41-year-old woman outside the crosswalk on Avenue X. The driver had been drinking. She was crushed from head to toe. She stayed conscious as help arrived. The street ran red with danger. Brooklyn stood still.

A Hyundai SUV traveling south on Avenue X near East 16th Street struck a 41-year-old woman who was walking outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'The driver had been drinking.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a 34-year-old man, was licensed. The crash left the pedestrian severely injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The data points to driver impairment as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - Metal screamed on Flatbush Avenue. A taxi struck a sedan. A woman, seventy-seven, took a blow to the head. A man, thirty-nine, broke his hip. Both drivers pinned, belts tight, pain sharp. Traffic control ignored. Distraction ruled the moment.

A taxi collided with a sedan near Aviation Road on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, a 77-year-old woman suffered a head injury and a 39-year-old man sustained a broken hip. Both drivers were conscious but trapped by their seat belts. The report states: “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as contributing factors. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the taxi’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper taking the brunt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report makes clear: driver error and distraction led to the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A Volvo SUV turned right at 13th Avenue and 51st Street. A woman crossed. The SUV did not stop. Her arm was torn off. She died on the street. The driver stayed. The city moved on.

A Volvo SUV made a right turn at the corner of 13th Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old woman was crossing the street when the SUV struck her. According to the police report, 'A Volvo turned right. A woman crossed against the light. The SUV did not stop. Her arm was torn off. She died there, though her body still moved.' The pedestrian suffered an amputation and died at the scene. The data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver, a 20-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - Two SUVs slammed together on East 52nd Street near Avenue U. Metal screamed. One driver, 25, was pinned and crushed but stayed conscious. Unsafe speed tore through the calm. The street bore witness to broken bodies and twisted steel.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed hard on East 52nd Street near Avenue U in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles struck near a parked Porsche. One driver, age 25, suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was pinned inside his SUV, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. Other occupants, including a 51-year-old male driver and several registrants, were involved but did not sustain reported injuries. The impact left metal twisted and the street scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash underscores the danger when speed overtakes control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 21 - A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 9 - A BMW turned right on East 12th Street. Its front bumper hit a five-year-old boy standing off the road. Metal crushed his small frame. He died at the scene. The driver stayed licensed. The street stayed silent.

A 2012 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed woman, made a right turn on East 12th Street. According to the police report, the car's right front bumper struck a five-year-old boy who was standing off the roadway. The impact killed the child. The report states, 'His small body broke beneath the metal. He never woke.' The driver remained at the scene and was listed as licensed. No contributing factors were specified in the police data. The child was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or additional causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A box truck hit a 13-year-old girl on Coney Island Avenue. She lay bleeding, head struck, motionless on the pavement. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed cold and silent. The driver kept moving south. The girl did not move.

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a southbound box truck near 1358 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl crossed against the signal and was hit by the truck's right front bumper. She suffered a head injury, severe bleeding, and was found unconscious on the pavement. The report notes the truck had no visible damage. No driver errors were listed in the data, and the only contributing factor recorded was the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver was licensed and remained uninjured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A bus turned right at Avenue P and Bedford. A 15-year-old girl crossed with the light. The bumper hit her head. She died on the street. The bus showed no damage. Her walk to school ended in blood and silence.

A 15-year-old girl was killed at the corner of Avenue P and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a bus turned right while the girl crossed with the signal. The bus’s right front bumper struck her head. She suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bus sustained no damage. The girl was walking with the light, in the crosswalk. No other injuries were reported. The crash ended her life before she reached her classroom.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19