A Midwood resident is facing multiple charges after allegedly causing a violent crash in Gravesend that left two police officers and a civilian passenger seriously injured. Prosecutors cited high speed and alcohol impairment as contributing factors in the early morning collision, which occurred June 15.
The defendant, 24-year-old Diyrojon Sobirjonov, was arraigned Tuesday in Brooklyn Supreme Court following his indictment on several charges, including aggravated vehicular assault, first- and second-degree vehicular assault, assault, and driving while intoxicated. He also faces charges of reckless driving and numerous traffic violations.
According to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, Sobirjonov was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Suburban around 2:30 a.m. on June 15 when he allegedly “ran