Recent severe crashes

1. Bus Driver Slams E‑Biker on Ocean Parkway 2026-01-01T13:22:00+00:00
   OCEAN PKWY
   A bus driver going straight on Ocean Parkway hit a 59-year-old e‑bike rider turning left at Brighton Beach Avenue. The rider was semiconscious and injured while the oversized bus rolled on.
   According to the police report, a licensed bus driver traveling west on Brighton Beach Avenue hit a 59-year-old man riding an e-bike who was making a left turn at Ocean Parkway on Thursday afternoon. The bicyclist was recorded as semiconscious and injured. Police listed the bus as an oversized vehicle.
2. Driver hit another SUV on Bay View 2026-01-25T22:36:00+00:00
   3162 BAY VIEW AVE
   Two drivers in SUVs crashed near 3162 Bay View Ave late Sunday night. A 28-year-old front passenger reported whiplash and a 27-year-old driver reported a back injury.
   According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided near 3162 Bay View Ave in Brooklyn on Jan. 25 at 10:36 p.m. A 28-year-old front passenger reported whiplash with a neck injury, and a 27-year-old driver was listed as injured with a back injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Taxi driver blows light, rider hurt 2026-01-14T21:15:00+00:00
   MERMAID AVE
   A taxi driver on Mermaid Ave blew a traffic control and hit another motorized rider, partially ejecting him and leaving him in pain. Both drivers ignored the signal; the rider took the hit.
   According to the police report, a taxi driver heading south on W 21 St and another motorized driver going west on Mermaid Ave both disregarded traffic control and collided on Jan. 14 around 9:15 p.m. in Coney Island. The 34-year-old motorized driver was partially ejected and reported pain and nausea. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted drivers slam bus and car 2026-01-13T14:24:00+00:00
   BELT PARKWAY
   On the Belt Parkway, a distracted bus driver and a distracted car driver hit each other. A 30-year-old driver and a 24-year-old front-seat passenger walked away with neck and leg injuries that never had to happen.
   According to the police report, a bus driver and a sedan driver, both heading west on the Belt Parkway, collided while each was recorded as distracted. The crash injured a 30-year-old driver, who reported a neck abrasion, and a 24-year-old front passenger, who reported a hip and upper-leg contusion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Turning Drivers Toss Segway Rider on 86th 2026-01-09T12:53:00+00:00
   86 ST
   A 52-year-old car driver and a Segway rider both took left turns on 86th Street. Police say improper turning sent the 22-year-old rider flying, leaving him conscious but bleeding from the head.
   According to the police report, a 52-year-old driver in a sedan and a 22-year-old Segway rider were both turning left at 86th Street and West 8th Street in Brooklyn when they collided. Police recorded improper turning for both. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.