Recent severe crashes

1. Driver backed a van, killed man 2026-05-26T20:07:00+00:00
   PARROTT PL
   Police say a driver backed unsafely on Parrott Place and hit a 37-year-old man working in the roadway. The pedestrian died.
   According to the police report, a 48-year-old man driving a van was starting from parking on Parrott Place in Brooklyn at 8:07 p.m. on May 26, 2026 when he backed unsafely and hit a 37-year-old pedestrian who was working in the roadway. The pedestrian was killed; the report lists crush injuries to the abdomen and pelvis.
2. Senior Belt Parkway driver kills rear passenger 2026-01-08T20:58:00+00:00
   BELT PARKWAY
   A 69-year-old SUV driver on the Belt Parkway crashed and killed his 43-year-old rear-seat passenger on a Thursday night. Another adult in the vehicle was listed in the report, but police did not record their injuries.
   According to the police report, a 69-year-old man driving an SUV east on the Belt Parkway on a Thursday evening crashed while going straight. A 43-year-old man riding in the right rear seat died from head injuries, with a recorded fracture and dislocation. Another adult occupant and a notified person were listed in the report; the police report does not describe their injuries.
3. E-bike rider knocked unconscious overnight 2026-05-29T00:27:00+00:00
   SHORE RD
   A 61-year-old e-bike rider went down on Shore Road near 68th Street and was knocked unconscious, with a head injury and minor bleeding.
   According to the police report, a 61-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured around 12:27 a.m. on Shore Road at 68th Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded that he was ejected and was unconscious, with a head injury and minor bleeding. The report also lists another occupant; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted driver hits e-bike rider 2026-05-18T08:05:00+00:00
   6204 11 AVE
   Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit a 31-year-old e-bike rider near 6204 11th Avenue. She suffered severe lacerations to her knee and lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 63-year-old man driving a 2013 Toyota Corolla was parked near 6204 11th Avenue in Brooklyn when he hit a 31-year-old woman riding an e-bike. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The rider was injured, with severe lacerations to her knee/lower leg/foot. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Distracted driver hits parked cars on Belt 2026-05-15T23:35:00+00:00
   BELT PARKWAY
   Police say a distracted driver changing lanes on Belt Parkway hit two parked sedans. A 2-year-old girl suffered a hip/upper-leg fracture or dislocation, and other passengers reported head injuries and nausea.
   According to the police report, a driver was changing lanes on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn around 11:35 p.m. on May 15, 2026, when he hit two parked sedans. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 2-year-old passenger had a hip/upper-leg fracture, distortion, or dislocation; other occupants reported head injuries, severe lacerations, abrasions, and pain or nausea.