Recent severe crashes

1. Driver’s inattention breaks cyclist’s arm 2026-06-05T06:20:00+00:00
   340 METROPOLITAN AVE
   A driver hit a 29-year-old cyclist near 340 Metropolitan Ave, police say. She suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm.
   According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a 29-year-old woman riding a bicycle near 340 Metropolitan Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:20 a.m. on June 5, 2026. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The cyclist was injured, with a reported fracture, distortion, and dislocation involving her elbow, lower arm, and hand.
2. Motorcycle driver turned right, hit cyclist 2026-06-02T09:50:00+00:00
   KENT AVE
   A motorcycle driver made a right turn at Kent Avenue and S 2nd Street and hit a 32-year-old cyclist. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.
   According to the police report, a motorcycle driver making a right turn at Kent Avenue and S 2nd Street hit a 32-year-old bicyclist who was going straight. The bicyclist suffered severe lacerations to the elbow, lower arm, or hand and was listed as ejected and conscious. Police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Other Vehicular” as contributing factors.
3. Driver blew traffic control, hit cyclist 2026-05-31T04:20:00+00:00
   ROEBLING ST
   A driver in a sedan disregarded traffic control and hit a 26-year-old cyclist on Roebling Street near N 4th Street. The rider suffered a head injury with severe bleeding.
   According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta was going straight on Roebling Street near N 4th Street around 4:20 a.m. on May 31, 2026, when the driver hit a bicyclist who was also going straight. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The 26-year-old bicyclist was injured, ejected, and had a head injury with severe bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
4. E-bike rider sped, left unconscious 2026-04-17T00:00:00+00:00
   544 MANHATTAN AVE
   A 34-year-old e-bike rider went down near 544 Manhattan Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded unsafe speed; she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding.
   According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman riding an e-bike was injured near 544 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight on April 17, 2026. Police recorded unsafe speed and fatigued/drowsy driving. The report lists her as unconscious with a head injury and severe bleeding.
5. Driver followed too close, hit cyclist 2026-04-05T19:55:00+00:00
   416 KENT AVE
   A driver in a sedan followed too closely near 416 Kent Avenue and a 54-year-old cyclist got hurt. Police also recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion.
   According to the police report, the crash happened Sunday evening near 416 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded following too closely as a contributing factor. One 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured, with injuries noted to the knee/lower leg/foot and an internal complaint. A 35-year-old male driver was listed; the report does not describe his injuries.