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. Inexperienced driver crash hurts Bay Parkway passenger 2026-06-03T20:55:00+00:00
   8973 BAY PKWY
   Police cited driver inexperience after a crash near 8973 Bay Parkway. An 18-year-old front-seat passenger was injured with internal injuries.
   According to the police report, two drivers going straight ahead near 8973 Bay Parkway crashed around 8:55 p.m. on June 3 in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inexperience as a contributing factor. An 18-year-old woman riding as a front-seat passenger was injured; her injuries were listed as internal and affecting her entire body.
5. Distracted driver crashes motorcycle on 71st 2026-05-27T22:25:00+00:00
   71 ST
   A 23-year-old driver lost focus on 71st Street and crashed. He suffered a concussion and was partially ejected into the night.
   According to the police report, a 23-year-old man driving a motorcycle was going straight on 71st Street in Brooklyn around 10:25 p.m. when a crash occurred. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The driver was injured, with a reported concussion and head injury, and was partially ejected.