Brooklyn, NY (October 6, 2026) – The FDNY says two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near Exit 28 a little after 11:30 p.m. on October 6, according to the agency.
Both injured individuals were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately known. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Next Steps After a Car Accident on the BQE in Brooklyn, NY
NYC DOT’s Vision Zero data shows New York City recorded 87 traffic fatalities in the first half of 2025, a 32 percent decline from 128 in the same period of 2024. Major expressways like the BQE remain among the most serious collision environments in the city, where speeds and lane-change demands raise injury risk. If you were in this crash, the steps you take in the next few days shape your claim.
- Get evaluated right away. Expressway crashes often produce whiplash, concussion, and soft-tissue injuries that do not show up immediately. Get checked the same day even without obvious pain, and report any new symptoms as they appear. Keep every medical record and bill from the start.
- Preserve evidence from the scene. Request the crash report from the FDNY and the investigating precinct. Note the tow yard where vehicles were taken, since physical evidence on the cars can be lost quickly. Photograph any visible injuries or damage before repairs begin.
- Handle insurers carefully. New York’s no-fault system requires written notice to your own insurer within 30 days of the crash. File that notice quickly. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer or sign any release before speaking with an attorney. The liable driver, vehicle owner, and any employer of a commercial driver may each carry separate coverage.
- Know the modified comparative fault rule. Under New York law, a motor vehicle claimant is barred from recovering when their fault equals or exceeds the combined fault of the defendants (CPLR § 1411(b), effective May 26, 2026). Fault has not been assigned in this crash; an attorney can assess your position before any admission is made.
- File before the deadline. New York gives most injured parties three years from the crash date to file a personal injury claim (CPLR § 214). For this crash, that deadline is October 6, 2029. Do not wait until that date to start the process; evidence and witnesses become harder to locate with time.
What Our Brooklyn Car Accident Lawyers Do for You After a BQE Crash
Frekhtman & Associates has recovered more than $900 million for injured New Yorkers across more than 25 years. The firm’s Brooklyn car accident attorneys handle expressway collisions from the first insurer call to resolution, including cases where the cause of the crash is still under investigation when the client calls.
Our team takes over communications with every insurer, preserves evidence from the scene, and builds the full picture of liability so nothing is left to chance.
Why BQE crash victims in Brooklyn turn to Frekhtman & Associates:
- $900M+ recovered for injured New York clients across more than 25 years of practice
- $69,225,000 auto accident jury verdict, one of the largest in New York State history
- Free 24/7 consultations, including home and hospital visits for clients unable to travel
- Personal callbacks from founding attorney Arkady Frekhtman
- Russian-language services available
- Zero fees unless we win your case
- Brooklyn office at 60 Bay 26th St, serving families across the borough
Our Brooklyn office is at 60 Bay 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214. Call 866-821-0718, stop by, or reach us through our contact form.
