Crash Report – New Lots Avenue & Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Report ID: 2023 May 29
NCIC#: Unknown
OFFICER ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: Passenger vehicle
Traffic Unit 2: MTA Bus
Occupants: At least 15
Injuries/Fatalities: Yes
Vehicle Damage (If Any): Yes
Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown
Road Surface Condition: Unknown
Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): T-Bone
Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A
Narrative
BROOKLYN, NY – A car collided with an MTA bus, resulting in a chain reaction that left over a dozen people injured on Sunday night. The accident took place at approximately 8:30 p.m. when at a white car struck an MTA bus at the intersection of New Lots Avenue & Essex Street, triggering a chain reaction involving at least six other vehicles.
In total, 15 individuals were taken to an area hospital, some with critical, potentially life-threatening injuries.
The collision occurred at a three-way stop intersection, prompting police to investigate the responsible party and ascertain whether speed played a role in the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident are currently under examination.
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