Recent severe crashes

1. Unlicensed driver dies, distracted on Cypress Hills 2026-05-03T21:23:00+00:00
   CYPRESS HILLS ST
   An unlicensed driver died on Cypress Hills Street after police recorded driver inattention. It was after dark in Brooklyn.
   According to the police report, a 42-year-old man driving on Cypress Hills Street died after a crash in which police recorded driver inattention/distraction. He was ejected and suffered a head injury. The report also lists another occupant, but it does not describe their injuries. The crash happened at night.
2. Driver blew traffic control, rider ejected 2026-05-07T22:09:00+00:00
   HIGHLAND BLVD
   A driver disregarded traffic control on Highland Boulevard near Vermont Place and a rider got ejected. The 32-year-old man was left unconscious with internal injuries.
   According to the police report, the crash happened around 10:09 p.m. on May 7, 2026 on Highland Boulevard near Vermont Place in Brooklyn. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. A man listed as a driver, 32, was ejected and left unconscious with internal injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Distracted driver hits Brooklyn pedestrian 2026-05-07T13:41:00+00:00
   143 ALABAMA AVE
   A driver hit a 46-year-old woman near 143 Alabama Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention; she suffered a hip/upper-leg injury with severe bleeding.
   According to the police report, a 32-year-old driver in a 2020 Mazda CX-5 was going straight ahead near 143 Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn when he hit a 46-year-old woman walking as a pedestrian around 1:41 p.m. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with a hip/upper-leg injury and severe bleeding.
4. Moped driver tailed too close, ejected 2026-05-03T04:08:00+00:00
   CYPRESS AVE
   Police say a moped driver followed too closely on Cypress Avenue and crashed near Stockholm Street. The 30-year-old driver was ejected and injured; a 26-year-old passenger was also ejected and hurt.
   According to the police report, the crash happened around 4:08 a.m. on Cypress Avenue near Stockholm Street. Police recorded following too closely and driver inattention/distraction. A 30-year-old man listed as the moped driver was injured, ejected, and had knee/lower-leg/foot injuries and crush injuries. A 26-year-old male passenger on the moped was also injured and ejected. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. Box-truck driver backed up, broke man’s leg 2026-05-02T11:07:00+00:00
   BROADWAY
   A box-truck driver backed unsafely on Broadway at Conway Street and hit a 64-year-old pedestrian. Police recorded a limited view; the man suffered a fracture/dislocation to his lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 43-year-old box-truck driver was backing on Broadway at Conway Street in Brooklyn at 11:07 a.m. on May 2, 2026, and hit a 64-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. Police recorded backing unsafely and a view that was obstructed or limited. The pedestrian’s injuries were listed as a fracture, distortion, or dislocation to the knee/lower leg/foot.