Recent severe crashes

1. Bus driver failed to yield, killed boy 2026-05-01T08:16:00+00:00
   LEE AVE
   A bus driver making a left turn on Lee Avenue hit a 9-year-old boy at Lorimer Street. Police recorded failure to yield. The child died.
   According to the police report, a 49-year-old bus driver was making a left turn at Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street in Brooklyn at 8:16 a.m. on May 1, 2026, and hit a 9-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The child was killed with head crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Road-rage driver leaves rider fractured 2026-05-05T07:54:00+00:00
   467 FLUSHING AVE
   A driver riding a motorcycle crashed near 467 Flushing Ave after police recorded aggressive driving and driver inattention. A 31-year-old rider was injured with fractures and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 31-year-old man driving a motorcycle was injured in a crash near 467 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:54 a.m. on May 5, 2026. Police recorded aggressive driving/road rage and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The rider’s injuries were listed as fracture, distorted and dislocation affecting the entire body. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Failure to yield, cyclist concussed 2026-04-24T23:00:00+00:00
   LYNCH ST
   A driver failed to yield on Lynch Street at Bedford Avenue and hit a 30-year-old cyclist. She suffered a concussion.
   According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman riding a bicycle was injured in a crash around 11 p.m. on April 24, 2026, near Lynch Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist had a head injury, with a complaint of concussion.
4. Distracted driver turns left, hits walker 2026-02-26T16:10:00+00:00
   WILLIAMSBURG ST W
   A driver making a left turn hit a woman crossing with the signal at Williamsburg Street W and Division Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
   According to the police report, a 37-year-old driver in a sedan was making a left turn at Williamsburg Street W and Division Avenue in Brooklyn when he hit a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee/lower leg/foot.
5. Driver fails to yield, breaks teen’s leg 2026-02-13T11:05:00+00:00
   DIVISION AVE
   A 59-year-old driver turning left on Division Ave hit a 19-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and an improper turn; the teen suffered a fractured, dislocated lower leg.
   According to the police report, at 11:05 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2026, a 59-year-old driver making a left turn on Division Ave at Roebling St hit a 19-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted or dislocated knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.