Car Accident On Ditmas & E 18th, 3 Taken To Hospital

A two-car accident on Ditmas Ave. and E 18th St. this morning sent three people to Kings County Hospital. A spokesman for the FDNY says the crash was called in at 7:56am, and one passenger suffered minor injuries while two others were in serious but stable condition.

Neighbor Sam Mackey says:

FDNY/NYPD/EMS were already on the scene when I came upon the accident. Traffic was blocked along Ditmas between 17 & 18 temporarily as FDNY “cleared” the roadway.

It appeared that a car crossed the center line (possibly while turning onto ditmas from 18th street as there was an awkwardly park lift used during filming in the area) and had a head on collision with a parked van. No major injuries could be witnessed as it appeared that the driver of the car was walking around and talking to the responding officers.

We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

Photo by Sam Mackey