Recent severe crashes

1. Bus Driver Fatally Hits 9-Year-Old in Williamsburg 2026-05-01T08:16:00+00:00
   LEE AVE
   Joel or Yoel Jacobowitz, 9, was crossing on his way to school when he was killed in a Williamsburg crash with a bus driver making a left turn; official crash records list failure to yield.
   On the morning of May 1, 2026, a bus driver making a left turn at Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street in Williamsburg hit a 9-year-old boy who was crossing the street. The city crash record lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor and records one pedestrian death. Police accounts reported by multiple newsrooms said the 49-year-old school bus driver initially continued driving, then returned after being told what had happened. Reports identified the child as Joel Jacobowitz or Yoel Jacobowitz, and differed on whether he was pronounced dead at the scene or at a hospital. News accounts said no charges had been filed as investigators continued. Local officials and residents focused on the five-way intersection, which had recently been under construction and lacked clear crosswalk and street markings.
2. Road-rage driver leaves rider fractured 2026-05-05T07:54:00+00:00
   467 FLUSHING AVE
   A driver riding a motorcycle crashed near 467 Flushing Ave after police recorded aggressive driving and driver inattention. A 31-year-old rider was injured with fractures and dislocation.
   According to the police report, a 31-year-old man driving a motorcycle was injured in a crash near 467 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:54 a.m. on May 5, 2026. Police recorded aggressive driving/road rage and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The rider’s injuries were listed as fracture, distorted and dislocation affecting the entire body. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Failure to yield, cyclist concussed 2026-04-24T23:00:00+00:00
   LYNCH ST
   A driver failed to yield on Lynch Street at Bedford Avenue and hit a 30-year-old cyclist. She suffered a concussion.
   According to the police report, a 30-year-old woman riding a bicycle was injured in a crash around 11 p.m. on April 24, 2026, near Lynch Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist had a head injury, with a complaint of concussion.
4. 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.
5. 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.