Brooklyn, NY (June 28, 2026) – Twelve people were injured after a motorcycle drove into a crowd gathered at Commodore Barry Park during a community event, the New York City Police Department confirmed.
The crash occurred just after 6:30 p.m. inside the park at Flushing Avenue and Navy Street in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn. Police say a 53-year-old woman, identified as Neisha Atkinson, allegedly lost control of the motorcycle and struck the group of pedestrians.
Authorities say seven men and five women, ranging in age from 36 to 73 years old, were hurt. All 12 victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were listed in stable condition, according to police. Atkinson was also injured in the crash and is recovering at a hospital.
Witnesses told authorities the park was crowded for a special event featuring a DJ when the motorcycle entered the gathering. Video from the scene showed what appeared to be a chair lodged in one of the motorcycle’s front wheels following the crash.
Police have charged Atkinson with two counts of reckless endangerment, reckless driving, failure to yield to pedestrians, and improper licensing.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Being struck by a vehicle in a space where no one expected traffic leaves people hurt in ways that go beyond the immediate injuries, and the circumstances of this crash raise real questions about what caused the motorcycle to enter a pedestrian-filled park.
Motorcycle Accidents Involving Pedestrians in Brooklyn, NY
When a motorcycle strikes pedestrians, the victims face a different legal path than injured riders do. If you or a family member was hurt in the Commodore Barry Park crash on June 28, 2026, here is what you should know:
- See a doctor as soon as possible, even if you walked away from the scene. Soft tissue injuries, internal bruising, and head trauma can worsen in the days after impact before symptoms fully appear.
- Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company, including the driver’s insurer, before speaking with an attorney. Recorded statements are used to minimize payouts.
- Preserve any evidence you have: photos of your injuries, any video taken at the park, witness contact information, and copies of your medical bills and treatment records.
- Do not accept a settlement offer before understanding the full scope of your injuries. Early offers rarely account for long-term medical costs or lost income.
Because this crash happened on city park property, investigators may examine whether the park’s layout, any lack of barriers, or other conditions contributed to how the motorcycle reached the crowd. New York follows a pure comparative fault standard, meaning your recovery is not automatically barred even if you were anywhere near the motorcycle at the moment of impact.
Under New York law, you generally have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim (CPLR ยง 214). The crash occurred on June 28, 2026, which means the deadline to file is June 28, 2029. That window is longer than most states, but evidence from the scene disappears quickly.
Contact Our Brooklyn Pedestrian and Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Being hurt at what should have been a neighborhood gathering, surrounded by people you know, is a different kind of shock than a roadway crash. The path from that park to a hospital bed to figuring out what comes next is not one you should have to walk without someone in your corner.
Our Brooklyn pedestrian accident lawyers have represented clients struck by vehicles in some of the most complex city liability cases New York has to offer, and have recovered more than $900 million for injured New Yorkers over more than 25 years of practice.
Park incident footage and event records can disappear fast, and the city’s documentation of what happened inside Commodore Barry Park that evening is worth preserving now, before files are archived or overwritten.
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