Recent severe crashes

1. Two hit-and-run drivers leave man dead in Brownsville 2026-03-07T04:03:00+00:00
   LINDEN BLVD
   Two drivers in light-colored SUVs left the scene after a man was hit and killed around 4 a.m. at Linden Boulevard and Rockaway Avenue, police said.
   Official crash records list one male pedestrian killed just after 4 AM on March 7, 2026, at Linden Boulevard and Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The records list two SUVs, both going west and straight ahead, with driver inattention/distraction recorded for both. A press account citing police described a double hit-and-run involving two light-colored SUVs in Brownsville; it placed the man at the intersection, while the official person record says he was not at an intersection.
2. SUV driver kills pedestrian; sedan driver drags her in Brownsville 2026-01-16T06:43:00+00:00
   PITKIN AVE
   An SUV driver first hit Kianna Underwood, 33, at Pitkin and Mother Gaston, police sources said; a sedan driver then hit her and dragged her more than two blocks.
   Official crash records list a 33-year-old woman killed a little before 7 AM at Pitkin Avenue and Mother Gaston Boulevard, with an SUV involved and disregarded traffic control cited. ABC7 said the westbound driver did not stop. The Daily News, citing police sources, identified the pedestrian as Kianna Underwood and said an SUV driver first hit her before a sedan driver hit her and dragged her more than two blocks. Police had located the SUV owner and were still looking for the sedan driver three days later, the Daily News said.
3. Driver hit pedestrian during left turn 2026-06-10T18:06:00+00:00
   EASTERN PKWY
   A driver making a left turn hit a 56-year-old pedestrian on Eastern Parkway at Saratoga Avenue. Police recorded crush injuries to the man’s arm and hand.
   According to the police report, a 40-year-old driver in a four-door sedan was making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn on June 10, 2026 at 6:06 p.m. The driver hit a 56-year-old pedestrian, who was listed as injured with crush injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand.
4. Driver hit 51-year-old pedestrian on Fulton 2026-06-04T18:25:00+00:00
   FULTON ST
   A driver going straight on Fulton Street hit a 51-year-old woman near Sackman Street. She reported chest pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, a driver was going straight ahead on Fulton Street near Sackman Street in Brooklyn on June 4, 2026 at 6:25 p.m. and hit a 51-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with chest injury and a complaint of pain or nausea.
5. Distracted driver turns, breaks pedestrian’s leg 2026-06-02T23:27:00+00:00
   HOWARD AVE
   A driver making a left turn on Howard Avenue hit a 23-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention; the pedestrian suffered a leg/foot fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, at 11:27 p.m. on June 2, 2026, a 37-year-old driver making a left turn on Howard Avenue hit a 23-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with knee-to-foot injuries listed as fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.