Brooklyn, NY (April 12, 2026) – Three people were injured on Sunday, April 12, including two police officers, after an NYPD vehicle collided with an SUV during an emergency response in the Sheepshead Bay area.
The crash happened around 7:46 a.m. on East 18th Street and Avenue Y as officers were responding to a reported knife assault. Emergency units were en route when the police vehicle struck a black Subaru Outback at an intersection.
Video from the scene shows the Subaru entering the intersection moments before the NYPD vehicle arrived. The patrol car hit the passenger side of the SUV, causing it to flip onto a parked BMW 330i GT along the roadway. Both drivers had little time to react before impact.
Three people were injured in the crash, including two officers. The condition of the third person involved has not been confirmed. The extent of all injuries has not yet been released.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
How Emergency Response Crashes Can Happen at Intersections
Crashes involving emergency vehicles often occur at intersections where multiple traffic streams meet. Even with lights and sirens activated, drivers and emergency responders may still misjudge timing or visibility.
High-speed responses increase the risk of limited reaction time for everyone involved. When vehicles enter an intersection from different directions, even a brief delay in noticing another car can lead to a serious collision.
Intersection crashes can also cause secondary impacts, such as hitting parked vehicles or nearby objects. These chain reactions can increase the number of people and vehicles affected in a single incident.
