Brooklyn, NY (June 28, 2026) – A three-wheel motorcycle drove into a crowd at Commodore Barry Park in Fort Greene, Brooklyn on June 28, 2026, hospitalizing 12 pedestrians, according to police. Four of those victims were listed in critical but stable condition, and the remaining eight were in stable condition as of the following morning.
Police identified 53-year-old Neisha Atkinson of Brooklyn as the rider. According to officers, Atkinson lost control of the motorcycle and drove into the park near Flushing Avenue and Navy Street, next to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, striking pedestrians who had gathered for a community celebration. Atkinson also injured herself in the crash and was taken to a local hospital.
The victims range in age from 36 to 73 years old, police said. Seven of the injured are men, and five are women. Officers remained at the scene to investigate.
Atkinson was arrested and charged with two counts of reckless endangerment, one count of reckless driving, one count of failing to yield to pedestrians, and one count of using an improper license.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Twelve people hurt in a park on a summer evening face a long road to recovery. Anyone who was there that night has the right to understand what their options are.
Motorcycle Accidents in Brooklyn, New York
When a motorcycle strikes pedestrians in a public space, the injured parties may have claims against multiple parties. Investigators and attorneys examining this type of crash typically look at the following:
- Whether the motorcycle operator was legally licensed to operate a three-wheel motorcycle, and whether the improper license charge affects the insurer’s liability exposure
- What caused the loss of control, including the mechanical condition of the motorcycle and road surface conditions near the park entrance
- Whether witnesses, camera footage, or physical evidence from the scene establish how the vehicle entered the park
- The full extent of each victim’s injuries, which may include broken bones, head injuries, and soft-tissue trauma from being struck by a motorcycle
Atkinson was arrested at the scene and faces multiple charges, including two counts of reckless endangerment. A criminal prosecution and a civil personal injury claim are separate proceedings. A conviction in the criminal case is not required for the injured pedestrians to pursue civil compensation.
New York follows pure comparative fault, meaning an injured party can recover even if they had some role in the circumstances, as long as the other party was also at fault.
Under New York law, you generally have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim (CPLR § 214). The crash occurred on June 28, 2026, which puts the personal injury deadline at June 28, 2029. Individuals with more serious injuries, or families of anyone whose condition worsens, should act well before that date, since evidence from the scene fades and witnesses become harder to locate.
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Twelve people went to a community celebration in Fort Greene and came home from the hospital instead. The days after an injury like this can be disorienting, especially for victims who do not know whether their medical bills, lost income, or ongoing pain have any path to recovery.
Our Brooklyn motorcycle accident attorneys have handled cases involving serious pedestrian injuries and have recovered more than $900 million for injured New Yorkers across more than 25 years of practice. Camera footage, 911 records, and the NYPD crash report are the building blocks of any claim arising from this incident, and obtaining them takes time.
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