Brooklyn, NY — February 5, 2026, a girl was killed in a hit-and-run bus accident just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue.
Authorities said a girl was crossing the street when she was hit by a school bus that was turning onto Bath Avenue. The bus did not stop after the collision.
The girl, an 11-year-old Brooklyn resident, died after being transported to a nearby hospital, according to authorities.
The bus driver, who was arrested in a different neighborhood, has been charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Kings County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people read about a crash like this, the first questions are simple and reasonable: How did a school bus hit a child in a crosswalk? Why didn’t the driver stop? And what evidence will actually tell us what happened?
What’s reported so far raises serious unanswered questions. We’re told the girl was crossing the street when a school bus was turning. That immediately puts the focus on right-of-way, visibility and driver attention. But we don’t yet know whether the bus had a green light or a turning arrow, whether the child was in a marked crosswalk or how fast the bus was moving at the moment of impact. Those details matter.
Another issue that can’t be ignored is the alleged failure to stop. Leaving the scene isn’t just a legal problem; it also delays medical response and raises concerns about what the driver knew and when. We don’t yet know whether the driver realized a collision occurred, what the driver said after being located or how much time passed before the arrest. Those gaps will need answers.
In cases involving buses, the investigation shouldn’t stop with a traffic citation. Modern school buses often have onboard cameras, GPS tracking and engine control module data that show speed, braking and steering input. That data can help confirm whether the driver slowed appropriately for the turn, whether the bus rolled through the intersection and whether anything distracted the driver in the moments before impact.
There are also broader questions about oversight. Was this driver properly trained for turns in dense urban intersections? Had there been prior incidents or complaints? Depending on whether this was a private contractor or a public entity, different records and policies come into play. Those records often tell a clearer story than early press releases.
Right now, authorities say the investigation is ongoing, which means the most important work hasn’t happened yet, or at least hasn’t been made public. Accountability in a case like this comes from evidence, not assumptions. Until that evidence is gathered and reviewed, we’re only seeing part of the picture.
Key Takeaways
- Early reports leave critical questions unanswered about right-of-way, speed and visibility.
- Bus camera footage, GPS data and braking records can clarify what the driver was doing.
- A hit-and-run allegation raises separate issues about awareness and response after impact.
- Driver history and training may be just as important as what happened in the intersection itself.
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