Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted driver hits man on Vandervoort 2026-02-15T00:16:00+00:00
   VANDERVOORT AVE
   A distracted driver hit a 31-year-old pedestrian near Vandervoort Ave and Maspeth Ave overnight. Police said the man suffered a head injury and was unconscious.
   According to the police report, around 12:16 a.m. on Feb. 15, 2026, a driver going straight on Vandervoort Ave near Maspeth Ave hit a 31-year-old man who was walking in the roadway, not at an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian had a head injury and was listed as unconscious, with internal injury noted.
2. Distracted driver turns left, hits walker 2026-02-26T16:10:00+00:00
   WILLIAMSBURG ST W
   A driver making a left turn hit a woman crossing with the signal at Williamsburg Street W and Division Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
   According to the police report, a 37-year-old driver in a sedan was making a left turn at Williamsburg Street W and Division Avenue in Brooklyn when he hit a female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her knee/lower leg/foot.
3. Driver fails to yield, breaks teen’s leg 2026-02-13T11:05:00+00:00
   DIVISION AVE
   A 59-year-old driver turning left on Division Ave hit a 19-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and an improper turn; the teen suffered a fractured, dislocated lower leg.
   According to the police report, at 11:05 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2026, a 59-year-old driver making a left turn on Division Ave at Roebling St hit a 19-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted or dislocated knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Pickup driver hit man at Walton 2026-02-12T16:30:00+00:00
   147 WALTON ST
   A pickup driver starting from parking hit a 47-year-old man on Walton St, leaving him with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 53-year-old pickup-truck driver was starting from parking near 147 Walton St in Brooklyn when a 47-year-old man on foot was injured. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian reported crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Driver failed to yield, hit 62-year-old 2026-02-03T21:59:00+00:00
   MORGAN AVE
   A driver making a left turn on Morgan Ave hit a 62-year-old man crossing with the signal at Johnson Ave. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
   According to the police report, at 9:59 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, a driver making a left turn at Morgan Ave and Johnson Ave hit a 62-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian had a head injury and complained of pain or nausea; he was listed as incoherent.