Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver failed to yield, hit 67-year-old 2026-02-27T18:00:00+00:00
   8 AVE
   A driver making a right turn on 8th Avenue hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal at 48th Street. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
   According to the police report, a 42-year-old driver in a Kia SUV was making a right turn on 8th Avenue at 48th Street in Brooklyn when he hit a 67-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The woman reported back pain and nausea and was listed in shock. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. SUV driver turns right, hits cyclist 2026-02-14T21:52:00+00:00
   9 AVE
   A driver making a right turn hit a 70-year-old cyclist on 9 Ave at 43 St, leaving her with a bruised shoulder and upper arm.
   According to the police report, a 54-year-old driver in a 2011 Toyota SUV was making a right turn on 9 Ave at 43 St in Brooklyn around 9:52 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2026, when the driver hit a 70-year-old woman riding a bike. The cyclist was reported injured with a contusion to her shoulder/upper arm. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver turning left hits man 2026-01-31T13:30:00+00:00
   56 ST
   On 56 St at 9 Ave, a driver turning left hit another man and left him with a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
   According to the police report, a 33-year-old man driving an SUV was making a left turn at 56 St and 9 Ave in Brooklyn when another 54-year-old man, listed as the driver of a second vehicle, was injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The 54-year-old had a head contusion; other occupants were listed and the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver hits man in marked crosswalk 2026-01-22T12:25:00+00:00
   51 ST
   A driver going straight on 51 St hit a 49-year-old man crossing in a marked crosswalk at 10 Ave. He suffered a bruised elbow, lower arm, and hand.
   According to the police report, a driver going straight ahead on 51 St hit a 49-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with 10 Ave around 12:25 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk with no signal and was conscious. Police recorded a contusion/bruise to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver turning left hits woman 2026-01-21T19:44:00+00:00
   3924 FORT HAMILTON PKWY
   A driver making a left turn hit a 42-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Fort Hamilton Pkwy. She was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot.
   According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was making a left turn at 3924 Fort Hamilton Pkwy in Brooklyn around 7:44 p.m. and hit a 42-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. Police recorded injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and noted her emotional status as shock. The crash happened after dark.