Recent severe crashes

1. E-bike rider failed to yield, two hurt 2026-04-25T20:58:00+00:00
   FLATBUSH AVE
   A 60-year-old e-bike rider failed to yield on Flatbush Avenue near New York Avenue and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian. Police said both were injured; the rider suffered head injuries and was ejected.
   According to the police report, a 60-year-old e-bike rider failed to yield right-of-way on Flatbush Avenue at New York Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. Police recorded injuries to both people. The rider had head injuries with a fracture, dislocation, or distortion and was listed as unconscious and ejected; the pedestrian had a shoulder/upper arm contusion.
2. SUV driver hits 85-year-old pedestrian 2026-05-05T10:38:00+00:00
   FLATBUSH AVE
   A driver in an SUV hit an 85-year-old man crossing near Flatbush Avenue and E 29th Street. Police recorded a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 35-year-old SUV driver was going straight ahead on Flatbush Avenue near E 29th Street in Brooklyn when he hit an 85-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with no signal or crosswalk. Police recorded injuries to the man’s knee, lower leg, and foot, including a fracture, dislocation, and distortion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver hit 89-year-old, fractured hip 2026-04-30T14:55:00+00:00
   2925 AVENUE H
   An SUV driver hit an 89-year-old man on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded a limited, obstructed view as a contributing factor.
   According to the police report, a 40-year-old driver in a station wagon/SUV hit an 89-year-old male pedestrian near 2925 Avenue H in Brooklyn around 2:55 p.m. on April 30, 2026. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The pedestrian reported a hip/upper-leg fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver’s left turn smacks e‑bike rider 2026-04-17T21:30:00+00:00
   OCEAN AVE
   A 72-year-old driver turning left on Ocean Avenue hit a 33-year-old e-bike rider going straight. The rider was injured, with minor bleeding from an eye injury.
   According to the police report, a 72-year-old man driving an SUV was making a left turn on Ocean Avenue at Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn around 9:30 p.m. when he hit a 33-year-old man riding an e-bike straight ahead. The e-bike rider was injured, with an eye injury and minor bleeding. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted moped driver ejects himself 2026-04-06T21:40:00+00:00
   FOSTER AVE
   A moped driver went down on Foster Avenue near Rogers Avenue after dark and was ejected. Police recorded driver inattention; the 23-year-old was left semiconscious with a concussion.
   According to the police report, a 23-year-old man driving a moped was going straight on Foster Avenue near Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn when a crash occurred around 9:40 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The driver was ejected and was listed as semiconscious with a head injury and concussion.