Recent severe crashes

1. Unlicensed motorcyclist killed after inattention crash 2026-02-01T01:09:00+00:00
   ASHLAND PL
   Police recorded driver inattention after a crash on Ashland Pl. An unlicensed 65-year-old motorcyclist was killed.
   According to the police report, a 65-year-old man driving a motorcycle and a 21-year-old woman driving an ambulance were going straight on Ashland Pl around 1:09 a.m. on Feb. 1, 2026, when they crashed. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The motorcyclist was ejected and killed with head injuries and crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
2. Driver fails to yield, hits cyclist 2026-04-15T09:19:00+00:00
   FLUSHING AVE
   On Flushing Ave at Clinton Ave, a driver turning right failed to yield and hit a 34-year-old cyclist. She suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and dislocation and was ejected.
   According to the police report, a sedan driver making a right turn on Flushing Avenue at Clinton Avenue failed to yield the right-of-way and hit a 34-year-old bicyclist who was going straight. The cyclist was ejected and injured, with a shoulder/upper-arm fracture and dislocation reported.
3. Driver hurt after reacting on Fulton 2026-03-11T09:30:00+00:00
   FULTON ST
   A 22-year-old driver was injured on Fulton Street at Washington Avenue after police recorded “reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.” Neck injuries were reported.
   According to the police report, a 22-year-old licensed driver in a sedan was going straight on Fulton Street at Washington Avenue in Brooklyn when police recorded “reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.” The driver was reported injured with a neck injury and an internal complaint. Another occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. Distracted driver slams sedan on Flushing 2026-03-03T15:27:00+00:00
   N ELLIOTT PL
   A driver’s inattention sparked a two-sedan crash at N Elliott Place and Flushing Avenue. One 43-year-old driver was hurt with a neck injury and concussion.
   According to the police report, two sedan drivers were going straight when a crash occurred at N Elliott Place and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. A 43-year-old woman driving one of the sedans was injured, with a neck injury and concussion listed.
5. Driver blows control, hurts teen 2026-02-18T21:49:00+00:00
   CUMBERLAND ST
   An driver disregarded a traffic control on Cumberland Street near Park Avenue and hit a 13-year-old rider. The teen suffered a shoulder/upper-arm fracture or dislocation after dark.
   According to the police report, a 28-year-old driver, listed as unlicensed, disregarded a traffic control on Cumberland Street at Park Avenue and hit a 13-year-old rider operating an “other motorized” vehicle. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The teen had a shoulder/upper-arm injury with a reported fracture, distortion, or dislocation, and was partially ejected. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.