Recent severe crashes

1. Driver blows traffic control; passenger dies 2026-03-10T18:44:00+00:00
   AVENUE S
   A driver disregarded traffic control on Avenue S near W 11th Street, police say, setting off a multi-vehicle crash that killed a 78-year-old passenger. Multiple other occupants reported pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, a driver disregarded traffic control at Avenue S and W 11th Street in Brooklyn and crashed involving a fire truck and multiple other vehicles, including SUVs. A 78-year-old male passenger was killed. Several other occupants were injured, including drivers with neck, back, and chest injuries and passengers reporting whole-body pain, neck pain, and chest pain.
2. Bus driver failed to yield, killed girl 2026-02-05T15:05:00+00:00
   23 AVE
   An 11-year-old girl crossing with the signal was killed when a bus driver making a right turn failed to yield at 23 Ave and Bath Ave.
   According to the police report, a 62-year-old bus driver was making a right turn at 23 Ave and Bath Ave in Brooklyn around 3:05 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2026, and hit an 11-year-old girl at the intersection as she crossed with the signal. The girl was killed. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
3. Distracted moped rider slams teen passenger 2026-01-14T09:48:00+00:00
   86 ST
   A distracted moped rider going east on 86th Street hit parked and moving SUVs, ejecting a 15-year-old passenger and leaving him with crush injuries. Morning in Bensonhurst, and a kid paid for an adult’s inattention.
   According to the police report, a moped rider heading east on 86th Street near 24th Avenue hit a parked SUV and then an SUV driven northbound. Police recorded driver inattention and disregard of traffic control by the moped rider. A 15-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver followed too close, hit sedan 2026-04-11T06:11:00+00:00
   16 AVE
   On 16th Avenue at Cropsey, a driver followed too closely and hit another sedan. Three people reported injuries, including chest and eye injuries, plus pain or nausea.
   According to the police report, around 6:11 a.m. on April 11, 2026, on 16th Avenue at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver going straight hit the back of another sedan that was stopped in traffic. Police recorded following too closely and driver inexperience. A 28-year-old driver and two passengers (28 and 24) were injured, including chest, shoulder/upper arm, and eye injuries, with complaints of pain or nausea.
5. Drunk, unlicensed moped driver slams pickup 2026-04-07T04:06:00+00:00
   1828 W 8 ST
   A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver hit a parked pickup on W 8th Street overnight. Police recorded alcohol involvement; the rider was ejected and injured.
   According to the police report, a 19-year-old man driving a moped south on 1828 W 8th Street in Brooklyn hit a parked Ford pick-up truck at 4:06 a.m. on April 7, 2026. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The moped driver was ejected and listed as semiconscious with a face injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.