Fatal crash

Distracted SUV Driver Dies In Brooklyn Smash

A 70-year-old Audi SUV driver hit hard on Vanderbilt near Pacific and died in the seat. His 60-year-old passenger lived through crush injuries while distraction stayed logged as the cause.

1fatality
December 30, 2022date
12:44 p.m.time

What We Know

According to the police report, a 70-year-old man driving a 2021 Audi SUV west on Vanderbilt Avenue near Pacific Street crashed head-on into a fixed object around 12:44 p.m. in daylight. The driver died at the scene. His 60-year-old front-seat passenger sustained crush injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

People

  • Occupant killed

    Age 70; Male; Position: Driver; Injury: Killed

Vehicles

  • SUV

    2021 AUDI -CAR/SUV; Occupants: 2; Pre-crash movement: Going Straight Ahead; Travel direction: West; Point of impact: Center Front End; Damage: Demolished; Driver license status: Licensed; Contributing factor: Driver Inattention/Distraction

Where

Vanderbilt Ave & Pacific St, Brooklyn

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