Recent severe crashes

1. Driver plows into parked sedan on Atlantic 2026-02-28T21:45:00+00:00
   2276 ATLANTIC AVE
   A driver going straight on Atlantic Avenue hit a parked sedan in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old man suffered a fractured or dislocated arm and hand.
   According to the police report, at 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2026, the driver of a 2014 GMC SUV traveling east hit a parked 2020 sedan at 2276 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 20-year-old male driver was reported injured with a fracture, distortion, or dislocation to the elbow, lower arm, or hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver blows signal, slams cyclist on Boyland 2026-01-15T23:38:00+00:00
   THOMAS S BOYLAND ST
   A 29-year-old driver ignored a traffic control and hit a 35-year-old man riding a bike at Thomas S. Boyland and St. Marks. The rider’s face was fractured while the car kept going straight through the night.
   According to the police report, a 29-year-old driver going straight on Thomas S. Boyland Street hit a 35-year-old man riding a bike near St. Marks Avenue late Thursday night. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and another vehicular factor. The cyclist sustained a facial fracture and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Truck driver’s distraction slams parked SUV 2026-01-15T14:51:00+00:00
   FULTON ST
   A distracted box‑truck driver turning on Fulton Street hit a parked SUV and left a 48‑year‑old driver with a concussion. Another driver was listed in the crash, but the report is silent on his injuries.
   According to the police report, a 48-year-old man driving a box truck turned right from Fulton Street at Van Sinderen Avenue and hit a parked SUV on Thursday afternoon. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction. The box-truck driver reported neck pain and a concussion. Another driver was listed in the crash record; the report does not describe his injuries.
4. Distracted driver hits man in Brownsville crosswalk 2026-01-15T14:15:00+00:00
   PACIFIC ST
   A distracted driver making a left at Pacific and Sackman hit a 36-year-old man crossing in a marked crosswalk. Afternoon light, clear weather, and still a walk shattered by inattention.
   According to the police report, a driver turning left from Pacific Street onto Sackman Street in Brownsville hit a 36-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at the intersection on a Thursday afternoon. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The pedestrian reported internal complaints and an upper arm or shoulder injury. No other injuries were documented in the report.
5. Distracted Young Driver Crushes Two Passengers 2026-01-06T17:21:00+00:00
   1700 EASTERN PKWY
   A 21-year-old driver on Eastern Parkway lost focus and hit hard. Two rear-seat passengers took crush injuries to the head while everyone else walks away with paperwork.
   According to the police report, a 21-year-old driver in a sedan on Eastern Parkway hit a motorcycle while going straight as the car was slowing or stopping. Police recorded driver inattention as a factor for every person listed. Two rear passengers, described as conscious, sustained crush injuries to the head and were recorded as injured in the crash.