Recent severe crashes

1. Left-turning driver shatters Brooklyn man’s leg 2026-01-01T00:55:00+00:00
   LINDEN BLVD
   A driver turning left off Linden Boulevard hit a 68-year-old man in the intersection and fractured his lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention in the overnight crash.
   According to the police report, a driver in a sedan turned left from Linden Boulevard onto Ashford Street just before 1 a.m. and hit a 68-year-old man walking in the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention. Light snow was recorded at the time.
2. Distracted driver slams moped on New Lots 2026-06-06T21:53:00+00:00
   NEW LOTS AVE
   Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit a moped rider on New Lots Avenue at Wyona Street. A 35-year-old man reported internal injuries and shoulder/upper-arm trauma.
   According to the police report, a driver hit a moped on New Lots Avenue at Wyona Street in Brooklyn on June 6, 2026 at 9:53 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 35-year-old man was listed as injured with internal and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. The driver listed in the report was 65.
3. Motorcycle rider hits teen off road 2026-06-06T13:30:00+00:00
   2202 LINDEN BLVD
   A 15-year-old boy ended up with severe leg lacerations after a motorcycle rider hit him near 2202 Linden Boulevard. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion.
   According to the police report, a motorcycle rider was going straight ahead when the rider hit a 15-year-old pedestrian near 2202 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The teen was listed as injured with severe lacerations to the knee/lower leg/foot and in shock. Police recorded pedestrian error/confusion and improper passing or lane usage.
4. Driver followed too close, hurt herself 2026-05-29T07:35:00+00:00
   LINDEN BLVD
   On Linden Blvd near New Jersey Ave, a driver followed too closely and crashed. The 40-year-old woman driving reported a neck injury.
   According to the police report, a 40-year-old woman driving a 2017 Nissan Sentra was going straight on Linden Boulevard at New Jersey Avenue when police recorded “Following Too Closely.” She was reported injured, with a neck injury and an internal complaint. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver hits 65-year-old woman, breaks arm 2026-03-24T16:00:00+00:00
   CLEVELAND ST
   A driver hit a 65-year-old woman on Cleveland Street at New Lots Avenue. Police recorded a fracture and dislocation to her arm and hand.
   According to the police report, a driver hit a 65-year-old woman on Cleveland Street at New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon. The pedestrian was listed as conscious and injured, with an elbow-to-hand injury described as a fracture, distorted injury, and dislocation.