Recent severe crashes

1. Distracted driver killed man on Linden 2026-03-07T04:03:00+00:00
   LINDEN BLVD
   Before dawn on Linden Boulevard, police say a distracted driver hit and killed a man in the roadway. Another SUV driver was also listed in the crash.
   According to the police report, a pedestrian was killed around 4:03 a.m. on March 7, 2026, on Linden Boulevard at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was a man, and the report lists head injuries and crush injuries. Two SUV drivers were listed, both traveling straight ahead westbound.
2. Driver blows Pitkin light, kills woman 2026-01-16T06:43:00+00:00
   PITKIN AVE
   A driver in a Ford SUV ignored the signal at Pitkin and Mother Gaston and hit a woman in the intersection. She suffered crush injuries and died there in the cold Brooklyn morning.
   According to the police report, a driver in a Ford SUV heading west on Pitkin Avenue disregarded a traffic control at Mother Gaston Boulevard and hit a female pedestrian in the intersection. Police recorded the pedestrian crossing against the signal. She sustained crush injuries to her head and was pronounced dead. The crash occurred on a below-freezing Friday morning in Brownsville.
3. Driver hit pedestrian during left turn 2026-06-10T18:06:00+00:00
   EASTERN PKWY
   A driver making a left turn hit a 56-year-old pedestrian on Eastern Parkway at Saratoga Avenue. Police recorded crush injuries to the man’s arm and hand.
   According to the police report, a 40-year-old driver in a four-door sedan was making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn on June 10, 2026 at 6:06 p.m. The driver hit a 56-year-old pedestrian, who was listed as injured with crush injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand.
4. Driver hit 51-year-old pedestrian on Fulton 2026-06-04T18:25:00+00:00
   FULTON ST
   A driver going straight on Fulton Street hit a 51-year-old woman near Sackman Street. She reported chest pain and nausea.
   According to the police report, a driver was going straight ahead on Fulton Street near Sackman Street in Brooklyn on June 4, 2026 at 6:25 p.m. and hit a 51-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with chest injury and a complaint of pain or nausea.
5. Distracted driver turns, breaks pedestrian’s leg 2026-06-02T23:27:00+00:00
   HOWARD AVE
   A driver making a left turn on Howard Avenue hit a 23-year-old man crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention; the pedestrian suffered a leg/foot fracture and dislocation.
   According to the police report, at 11:27 p.m. on June 2, 2026, a 37-year-old driver making a left turn on Howard Avenue hit a 23-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with knee-to-foot injuries listed as fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.