Recent severe crashes

1. Ambulance driver failed to yield, killed pedestrian 2026-04-02T06:36:00+00:00
   OCEAN AVE
   A driver in an ambulance made a left turn and hit a 44-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Ocean Avenue and Avenue O. Police recorded failure to yield. She died.
   According to the police report, a driver in a Ford ambulance was making a left turn at Ocean Avenue and Avenue O in Brooklyn at 6:36 a.m. on April 2, 2026, and hit a 44-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was killed and had crush injuries.
2. Driver hits 6-year-old on E 29th 2026-03-03T10:50:00+00:00
   926 E 29 ST
   A driver hit a 6-year-old boy near 926 E 29th Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded head injury and an abrasion.
   According to the police report, a 45-year-old driver in a sedan hit a 6-year-old pedestrian near 926 E 29th Street in Brooklyn at about 10:50 a.m. on March 3, 2026. Police recorded the child had a head injury and an abrasion while crossing with no signal or crosswalk, not at an intersection. The driver was listed; the report does not describe his injuries.
3. SUV driver hits 85-year-old pedestrian 2026-05-05T10:38:00+00:00
   FLATBUSH AVE
   A driver in an SUV hit an 85-year-old man crossing near Flatbush Avenue and E 29th Street. Police recorded a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his lower leg.
   According to the police report, a 35-year-old SUV driver was going straight ahead on Flatbush Avenue near E 29th Street in Brooklyn when he hit an 85-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with no signal or crosswalk. Police recorded injuries to the man’s knee, lower leg, and foot, including a fracture, dislocation, and distortion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Driver hit 89-year-old, fractured hip 2026-04-30T14:55:00+00:00
   2925 AVENUE H
   An SUV driver hit an 89-year-old man on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded a limited, obstructed view as a contributing factor.
   According to the police report, a 40-year-old driver in a station wagon/SUV hit an 89-year-old male pedestrian near 2925 Avenue H in Brooklyn around 2:55 p.m. on April 30, 2026. Police recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” as a contributing factor. The pedestrian reported a hip/upper-leg fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
5. E-bike rider failed to yield, two hurt 2026-04-25T20:58:00+00:00
   FLATBUSH AVE
   A 60-year-old e-bike rider failed to yield on Flatbush Avenue near New York Avenue and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian. Police said both were injured; the rider suffered head injuries and was ejected.
   According to the police report, a 60-year-old e-bike rider failed to yield right-of-way on Flatbush Avenue at New York Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 72-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. Police recorded injuries to both people. The rider had head injuries with a fracture, dislocation, or distortion and was listed as unconscious and ejected; the pedestrian had a shoulder/upper arm contusion.