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. 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.
3. Driver turned right, hit 89-year-old 2026-03-22T07:40:00+00:00
   50 ST
   A driver making a right turn hit an 89-year-old man crossing with the signal at 50th Street and 6th Avenue. Police recorded head injuries and severe bleeding.
   According to the police report, a 35-year-old driver in a sedan was making a right turn at 50th Street and 6th Avenue in Brooklyn around 7:40 a.m. and hit an 89-year-old pedestrian in the intersection who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded head injuries and a complaint of severe bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Speeding rider ejected on Bay 35th 2026-03-07T15:45:00+00:00
   BAY 35 ST
   Police recorded unsafe speed. A 25-year-old woman was ejected while riding on Bay 35th Street at Benson Avenue, left unconscious with head injuries and a fracture/dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 25-year-old woman riding an “Other Motorized” vehicle was injured near Bay 35th Street and Benson Avenue in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon. Police recorded unsafe speed. The rider was ejected and listed as unconscious, with head injuries and a fracture, distortion, or dislocation.
5. Bus driver blew yield, hit 75-year-old 2026-02-13T09:00:00+00:00
   FORT HAMILTON PKWY
   A bus driver failed to yield at Fort Hamilton Pkwy and 58 St and hit a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding.
   According to the police report, a bus driver making a left turn on Fort Hamilton Pkwy at 58 St failed to yield the right-of-way and hit a 75-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield. The woman was conscious and reported severe bleeding with a head injury. The crash happened in the morning; the bus was an oversized vehicle.