Police said a 56-year-old man was driving, and four people hurt in the incident were sent to Wyckoff Hospital for treatment.
Brooklyn, NY - October 29, 2026
Thursday afternoon, a vehicle hit at least four people at a Halloween event in Brooklyn, ABC7 New York reported. The crash involved a black sedan and an ambulance, and the injured were taken for treatment.
Key Facts
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026, around 3:45 p.m.
- Location: Knickerbocker Avenue and Bleecker Avenue, Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York
- Type of crash: Vehicle struck bystanders on a sidewalk; the vehicle also collided with an ambulance
- Vehicles involved: Black sedan; ambulance
- Injuries / fatalities: Several people injured, including four bystanders (three adults and one child)
- Responding agencies: Police
- Reported by: ABC7 New York
Crash Overview
The crash happened on Knickerbocker Avenue around 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, during a Halloween event. According to police, the sedan, which a 56-year-old man was driving, went up onto the Bleecker Avenue sidewalk and hit four bystanders. The sedan then collided with an ambulance.
Three adults and one child who were hurt were transported to Wyckoff Hospital. According to ABC7 New York, the full extent of their injuries had not been confirmed, but all were projected to survive.
Police said a person of interest is in custody. Few other details have been released.
People Involved
- Driver: A 56-year-old man, according to police.
- Injured: Four bystanders were hurt, and the group consisted of three adults and a child. They were transported to Wyckoff Hospital. Full injury details had not been confirmed, though all were projected to survive.
Investigation Status
Police said a person of interest is in custody. No cause or contributing factors have been reported.