Recent severe crashes

1. SUV driver hits another driver 2026-05-26T12:57:00+00:00
   1964 52 ST
   A driver in an SUV hit another SUV driver near 1964 52nd Street. Both drivers were injured.
   According to the police report, two SUV drivers crashed near 1964 52nd Street in Brooklyn around 12:57 p.m. on May 26, 2026. A 37-year-old driver reported a neck injury and internal complaint, and a 67-year-old driver reported a head injury and internal complaint. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver backed up, hit 18-year-old 2026-04-25T15:09:00+00:00
   1080 MCDONALD AVE
   A driver backing an SUV hit an 18-year-old pedestrian outside 1080 McDonald Avenue. Police recorded backing unsafely.
   According to the police report, a 29-year-old driver was backing a Ford SUV near 1080 McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn on April 25, 2026, when the driver hit an 18-year-old pedestrian. Police recorded backing unsafely. The pedestrian reported an internal complaint with a back injury and was listed as injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Driver botches turn, ejects moped rider 2026-04-15T06:20:00+00:00
   5701 20 AVE
   A driver turning improperly at 5701 20th Avenue hit a moped rider at 6:20 a.m. The 38-year-old rider was ejected and injured.
   According to the police report, a driver in an SUV was making a U-turn at 5701 20th Avenue in Brooklyn around 6:20 a.m. on April 15, 2026, when the SUV collided with a moped traveling straight. Police recorded turning improperly. The moped rider, a 38-year-old man, was injured, ejected, and reported an internal complaint and shoulder/upper-arm injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Van driver turned right, hurt driver 2026-01-31T17:03:00+00:00
   AVENUE M
   A van driver making a right turn hit an SUV on Avenue M at E 3 St. Police recorded an injury to the SUV driver.
   According to the police report, a 2019 van driver making a right turn on Avenue M at E 3 St hit a 2021 SUV that was going straight ahead. Police recorded the SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, as injured, with an eye injury noted. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. SUV driver failed to yield, hit pedestrian 2026-05-14T17:14:00+00:00
   AVENUE M
   A driver making a left turn on Avenue M failed to yield and hit a 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way.
   According to the police report, a 20-year-old SUV driver was making a left turn on Avenue M at E 7th Street in Brooklyn around 5:14 p.m. on May 14, 2026, and hit a 48-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian reported an abrasion.