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. Drunk, unlicensed moped driver slams pickup 2026-04-07T04:06:00+00:00
   1828 W 8 ST
   A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver hit a parked pickup on W 8th Street overnight. Police recorded alcohol involvement; the rider was ejected and injured.
   According to the police report, a 19-year-old man driving a moped south on 1828 W 8th Street in Brooklyn hit a parked Ford pick-up truck at 4:06 a.m. on April 7, 2026. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The moped driver was ejected and listed as semiconscious with a face injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. 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.