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Motorcyclist arrested after crashing into Brooklyn park, injuring 12 pedestrians, NYPD says
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Elizabeth Shwe
Published Jun 28, 2026
Modified Jun 29, 2026
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Four pedestrians were listed in critical but stable condition after a motorcycle struck 12 pedestrians in a Brooklyn park Sunday evening, according to police.
Officials said 53-year-old Neisha Atkinson lost control of a motorcycle and drove into Commodore Barry Park near Flushing Avenue and Navy Street, next to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. She struck 12 pedestrians and also injured herself.
The pedestrians and Atkinson were all taken to local hospitals, authorities said, but everyone is in stable condition as of Monday morning.
Officers remained at the scene Sunday night as they investigated the crash, police said. Atkinson was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, failing to yield to pedestrians and using an improper license.
Reporter Ramsey Khalifeh contributed to this story.
This story has been updated with new information.
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