Recent severe crashes

1. Speeding driver botches pass, hurts passengers 2026-02-03T11:10:00+00:00
   1918 AVENUE U
   On Avenue U in Brooklyn, a driver hit other vehicles after police recorded unsafe speed and improper passing. Two women passengers and a 26-year-old driver were injured.
   According to the police report, a driver in a dump truck going straight and a driver in a sedan making a left turn crashed near 1918 Avenue U in Brooklyn around 11:10 a.m. Police recorded unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage. A 23-year-old woman passenger had internal injuries, and a 47-year-old woman passenger suffered back injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Florida SUV driver slams parked cars 2026-01-08T16:04:00+00:00
   1673 E 28 ST
   A 39-year-old woman driving an SUV down E 28th Street lost control and hit three parked cars. She ended the afternoon incoherent, holding her neck in pain in the middle of Brooklyn.
   According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman driving an SUV south on East 28th Street hit three parked vehicles on Thursday afternoon in Brooklyn. Police recorded “lost consciousness” and other vehicular factors in the crash. The driver reported neck pain and nausea, and officers noted she appeared incoherent after the collision.
3. Bus driver hits SUV on icy Bedford 2026-01-27T08:15:00+00:00
   4071 BEDFORD AVE
   A bus driver and an SUV driver went straight and hit each other on Bedford Ave. One driver was injured, with whiplash and an arm/hand injury.
   According to the police report, a bus driver and an SUV driver were both going straight when they hit each other near 4071 Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 8:15 a.m. on Jan. 27, 2026. Police recorded slippery pavement as a contributing factor. One 58-year-old woman, listed as a driver, was reported injured, including whiplash and an elbow/arm/hand injury.
4. Driver Rear-Ends Car, Hurts Passenger 2026-01-17T14:30:00+00:00
   KINGS HWY
   A driver followed too closely on Kings Hwy and hit a stopped car at Bedford Ave. A 45-year-old front-seat passenger ended up with a bruised neck for someone else’s impatience.
   According to the police report, a driver heading east on Kings Hwy hit a stopped car near Bedford Ave after following too closely. The impact injured a 45-year-old front passenger, who reported a neck contusion. Both drivers were listed with minor or no injuries. Snowy weather was recorded at the time of the Saturday afternoon crash.