Recent severe crashes

1. Speeding driver slams SUV, passenger hurt 2026-03-29T22:45:00+00:00
   BEDFORD AVE
   Police recorded unsafe speed after a driver going straight hit an SUV stopped in traffic on Bedford Avenue at Kosciuszko Street. A 39-year-old front-seat passenger reported whiplash and a neck injury.
   According to the police report, the crash happened at 10:45 p.m. on March 29, 2026, on Bedford Avenue at Kosciuszko Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded unsafe speed. A driver going straight hit an SUV that was stopped in traffic. A 39-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat reported whiplash and a neck injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver backed up, hit another car 2026-03-24T15:35:00+00:00
   556 FLUSHING AVE
   A driver backing unsafely near 556 Flushing Ave left a 37-year-old woman injured. Police recorded “Backing Unsafely.”
   According to the police report, a 37-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a collision near 556 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn on March 24, 2026 at about 3:35 p.m. Police recorded backing unsafely. The report lists another vehicle, a 2016 SUV, driven by a licensed woman. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
3. Bus driver turns wrong, hits sedan 2026-03-22T19:02:00+00:00
   BEDFORD AVE
   A bus driver turned improperly at Bedford and Flushing and hit a sedan. One driver reported whiplash and a neck injury.
   According to the police report, a bus driver making a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Flushing Avenue hit a sedan driver who was going straight. Police recorded turning improperly and following too closely. One driver was reported injured with whiplash and a neck injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Unlicensed moped rider ejected near Fulton 2026-03-18T18:51:00+00:00
   1231 FULTON ST
   Police recorded improper passing or lane usage as a moped rider and a taxi driver collided near 1231 Fulton Street. The 28-year-old rider was ejected and reported minor bleeding from a head injury.
   According to the police report, a 28-year-old unlicensed moped rider and a taxi driver collided near 1231 Fulton Street in Brooklyn on March 18, 2026, around 6:51 p.m. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. The moped rider was injured, ejected, and had a head injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. SUV driver failed to yield, hit pedestrian 2026-03-16T06:46:00+00:00
   PARK AVE
   A 69-year-old driver turning left on Park Avenue hit a 55-year-old man in the intersection at Marcy Avenue. Police recorded failure to yield; the pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a knee and lower-leg bruise.
   According to the police report, a 69-year-old man driving an SUV was making a left turn on Park Avenue at Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn when he hit a 55-year-old man who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and view obstructed/limited. The pedestrian was injured, with a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot.