Recent severe crashes

1. Unlicensed motorcyclist killed after inattention crash 2026-02-01T01:09:00+00:00
   ASHLAND PL
   Police recorded driver inattention after a crash on Ashland Pl. An unlicensed 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed.
   According to the police report, a 65-year-old man driving a motorcycle and a 21-year-old woman driving an ambulance were going straight on Ashland Pl around 1:09 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2026, when they crashed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed with head injuries and crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Distracted driver slams sedan on Flushing 2026-03-03T15:27:00+00:00
   N ELLIOTT PL
   A driver’s inattention sparked a two-sedan crash at N Elliott Place and Flushing Avenue. One 43-year-old driver was hurt with a neck injury and concussion.
   According to the police report, two sedan drivers were going straight when a crash occurred at N Elliott Place and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. A 43-year-old woman driving one of the sedans was injured, with a neck injury and concussion listed.
3. Driver blows control, hurts teen 2026-02-18T21:49:00+00:00
   CUMBERLAND ST
   An driver disregarded a traffic control on Cumberland Street near Park Avenue and hit a 13-year-old rider. The teen suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture or dislocation after dark.
   According to the police report, a 28-year-old driver, listed as unlicensed, disregarded a traffic control on Cumberland Street at Park Avenue and hit a 13-year-old rider operating an “other motorized” vehicle. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The teen had a shoulder/upper-arm injury with a reported fracture, distortion, or dislocation, and was partially ejected. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver hits cyclist on Flatbush Ext 2026-02-17T23:30:00+00:00
   FLATBUSH AVENUE EXT
   A driver in a sedan hit a 53-year-old cyclist near Flatbush Avenue Ext and DeKalb Ave. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper-arm fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 42-year-old driver in a sedan was going straight ahead near Flatbush Avenue Ext and DeKalb Ave around 11:30 p.m. when the driver hit a 53-year-old bicyclist who was making a left turn. The cyclist was reported injured with a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted bus driver hits 29-year-old 2026-04-05T13:42:00+00:00
   FULTON ST
   On Fulton Street at Ashland Place, a bus driver hit a 29-year-old pedestrian. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.
   According to the police report, a bus driver going straight ahead on Fulton Street at Ashland Place hit a 29-year-old pedestrian at the intersection on Sunday afternoon. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience. The pedestrian was injured, with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury and a minor burn; the report noted shock.