Recent severe crashes

1. Police: driver sped into Ocean Pkwy wreck 2026-02-26T18:35:00+00:00
   OCEAN PKWY
   Unsafe speed, per police, and a Brooklyn driver paid for it in pain. A 34-year-old woman driving got hurt with neck pain and nausea after a two-sedan crash at Ocean Parkway and Avenue Y.
   According to the police report, a crash between two sedans was reported at Ocean Parkway and Avenue Y in Brooklyn on Feb. 26, 2026 at 6:35 p.m. Police recorded unsafe speed as a contributing factor. A 34-year-old woman listed as the driver was injured, with neck pain and a complaint of pain or nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Distracted drivers slam bus and car 2026-01-13T14:24:00+00:00
   BELT PARKWAY
   On the Belt Parkway, a distracted bus driver and a distracted car driver hit each other. A 30-year-old driver and a 24-year-old front-seat passenger walked away with neck and leg injuries that never had to happen.
   According to the police report, a bus driver and a sedan driver, both heading west on the Belt Parkway, collided while each was recorded as distracted. The crash injured a 30-year-old driver, who reported a neck abrasion, and a 24-year-old front passenger, who reported a hip and upper-leg contusion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Turning Drivers Toss Segway Rider on 86th 2026-01-09T12:53:00+00:00
   86 ST
   A 52-year-old car driver and a Segway rider both took left turns on 86th Street. Police say improper turning sent the 22-year-old rider flying, leaving him conscious but bleeding from the head.
   According to the police report, a 52-year-old driver in a sedan and a 22-year-old Segway rider were both turning left at 86th Street and West 8th Street in Brooklyn when they collided. Police recorded improper turning for both. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver’s bad left turn ejects 22-year-old 2026-01-09T12:53:00+00:00
   86 ST
   A driver turning improperly at 86 St and W 8 St hit another rider. The 22-year-old was ejected and hurt in the head.
   According to the police report, a 52-year-old driver in a Tesla SUV was making a left turn on 86 St at W 8 St around 12:53 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2026, when police recorded turning improperly. A 22-year-old rider on another motorized vehicle was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Inexperienced driver slams Ford into SUV 2026-01-02T17:21:00+00:00
   STILLWELL AVE
   A 58-year-old driver turning left on Stillwell Avenue hit a Ford SUV on Harway, leaving two women passengers bruised and in pain. Driver inexperience from both vehicles is written right into the report.
   According to the police report, a 58-year-old driver turning left in a Ford sedan on Stillwell Avenue hit a Ford SUV traveling straight near Harway Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inexperience for both drivers. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a facial contusion, and a 31-year-old rear passenger reported neck pain. The sedan driver also reported head pain. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.