Apr 1 - After a Brooklyn crash killed a mother and two children, lawmakers renewed calls for speed limiters on cars of repeat offenders. Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and others demand action. The bill targets drivers with long records of speeding and red-light violations.

Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, representing District 50, is pushing for the Stop Super Speeders bill, which would require speed limiters on vehicles owned by drivers with repeated speeding or red-light violations. The bill, stalled for years in Albany, gained urgency after a fatal Brooklyn crash on April 1, 2025. Gallagher, joined by State Senator Andrew Gounardes and city Comptroller Brad Lander, rallied at Borough Hall, urging swift passage. The bill targets drivers with 11 or more license points in 24 months, or six camera violations in a year. Gallagher said, 'A lot of what happens when it comes to getting a bill to the top of the list is really through a movement and folks fighting for the bill.' Gounardes added, 'It’s no longer simply enough to shake our heads in despair when these preventable tragedies occur—it’s time for us to act.' The legislation mirrors past efforts like the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Act, aiming to hold reckless drivers accountable and protect vulnerable road users.

• NYC lawmakers push ‘super speeder’ bill after Brooklyn crash kills mom, 2 kids, gothamist.com, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A blue Audi sped down Ocean Parkway. It ran a red. It hit a Camry, then rolled into a mother and her three kids in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The youngest son clings to life. Streets mourn.

According to the New York Post (published March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, drove a 2023 Audi A3 at up to 50 mph in a 25 mph zone on Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn. She had a suspended license, suspended registration, and no insurance. The article reports: 'Yarimi, driving a blue 2023 Audi A3 sedan... allegedly ran a red light and struck a 2023 Toyota Camry operating as an Uber.' The Audi then rolled into Natasha Saada and her three children, who were crossing with the light. Saada and her daughters, ages 8 and 5, died. Her 4-year-old son was critically injured. Yarimi's car had over 93 prior violations, including 20 for speeding. Police are reviewing footage and conducting a forensic investigation. The crash highlights ongoing dangers from unlicensed, reckless driving and gaps in enforcement.

• Brooklyn Speeding Driver Kills Family, New York Post, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 31 - After a deadly Brooklyn crash, lawmakers push a bill to force speed limiters on cars of repeat reckless drivers. The devices would cap speed, targeting those with long records of violations. The aim: stop killers behind the wheel.

Bill to mandate speed limiters for repeat reckless drivers was introduced after a fatal Brooklyn crash. The measure, announced March 31, 2025, would require drivers with 11+ license points in two years or six camera tickets in a year to install speed-control devices for one year. The bill is sponsored by State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher. Gounardes said, 'My legislation would require repeat reckless drivers to install speed limiters, so they can no longer use their vehicles as a deadly weapon.' Gallagher added, 'We have the tools and the knowledge to prevent these tragedies from happening.' Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Families for Safe Streets support the bill, calling it a powerful tool to protect everyone from super speeders. The bill awaits committee action.

• After deadly Brooklyn crash, pols push for ‘speed limiters’ on vehicles owned by notoriously reckless drivers to force safe travel, amny.com, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - A car struck a family in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Her young son was left in critical condition. The driver faced charges. The street showed the scars. Mourners filled the night.

The New York Times (March 30, 2025) reported a deadly crash at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, Brooklyn. Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license, "barreled into a silver Toyota Camry" before veering into a crosswalk and hitting Natasha Saada and her children. Yarimi was charged with manslaughter, reckless driving, and other offenses. The Audi she drove had a record of 99 violations, including red-light and school-zone speeding tickets. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, "This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with enforcement and accountability for repeat traffic offenders.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, The New York Times, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 30 - A reckless driver with a long record ran a red light on Ocean Parkway. She killed a mother and two children. The crash left another child fighting for life. Advocates demand action. The system failed to stop a known danger.

On March 30, 2025, police charged Miriam Yarimi after she sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway, killing Natasha Saada and her two daughters, ages 5 and 8. The crash also left a 4-year-old boy in critical condition. Yarimi faces manslaughter, negligent homicide, assault, reckless driving, and more. Her license was suspended. Her car had 99 violations in a year, including 21 speeding and five red-light tickets. Advocates, including Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives, blame Albany’s delay in passing Senator Andrew Gounardes’s bill to require speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders. Furnas said, “If Albany had passed this bill when it was first introduced, this vehicle would already have been speed limited and this crash would never have happened.” The bill remains pending. Advocates will rally at the crash site, demanding urgent action to protect lives.

• Recidivist Driver Who Killed Three on Ocean Parkway Has Been Charged, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 27 - A 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries after a collision with a sedan on 38th Street in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speeds, causing a violent impact that left the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 on 38th Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed,' highlighting critical failures in obeying traffic laws. The bicyclist’s contributing factors included 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' but the primary fault lies with the sedan driver. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling eastbound, struck the bicyclist at the center front end with no reported damage to the vehicle. The violent impact underscores systemic dangers posed by driver negligence in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 24 - A sedan struck another car from behind on Prospect Expressway East. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan south on Prospect Expressway East rear-ended another vehicle. She was the only person injured, suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The report notes she was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists no specific contributing factors. The sedan struck the center back end of the other vehicle. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 23 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 28-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

Mar 21 - A young cyclist, riding south on 37th Street near 3rd Avenue, was struck hard. His left leg ripped open, blood pooling on the asphalt. The bike’s front crushed. Unsafe lane changing tore through flesh and steel. He stayed conscious.

A 20-year-old male cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his left leg after a violent collision on 37th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report details that the cyclist, heading south, was struck with enough force to crush the bike’s front and leave blood pooling on the street. The police report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list helmet use as a contributing factor. The victim remained conscious at the scene. The focus remains on the danger created by unsafe lane changes, as highlighted by the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 21 - A 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 51st Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved limited visibility, leading to a center front end impact. The rider suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries, riding without a helmet or license.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on 51st Street near 7th Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:55 PM. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating that limited visibility played a role in the crash. The bicyclist was operating the vehicle without a license, as noted by the 'Unlicensed' status of the driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which also sustained damage. No victim behaviors such as helmet use or crossing signals were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited sight lines and unlicensed operation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 20 - Albany weighs a payroll tax hike for big NYC employers to plug the MTA’s $35 billion gap. Steve Chan slams the move as a blow to city businesses. Closed-door talks continue. Transit riders wait. Streets stay dangerous. No clear safety gains for walkers or cyclists.

""Democrats need to stop taxing our business community and everyday New Yorkers. It's completely out of touch with today's realities and a slap on the Brooklyn businesses struggling for survival in my district."" -- Steve Chan

State budget negotiations on March 20, 2025, centered on funding for the MTA. Lawmakers discussed raising the payroll mobility tax on large New York City employers. The measure aims to close a $35 billion hole in the MTA’s five-year capital plan, which covers subway and bus upgrades. The bill has no number yet and remains under negotiation. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said, 'The discussion on revenue raisers is definitely going to have to be a part of the MTA.' Senator Steve Chan, District 17, criticized the tax hike, calling it 'a slap on the Brooklyn businesses struggling for survival in my district.' The talks also floated surcharges on for-hire vehicles and online deliveries. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The budget deadline looms. Riders and pedestrians see no promised relief.

• Gov. Hochul eyes NYC tax hike to fund MTA in closed-door talks, sources say, gothamist.com, Published 2025-03-20

Mar 18 - A 78-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. The SUV’s right front bumper struck an unknown object or vehicle. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors twice, highlighting driver error in a high-speed impact.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male driver operating a 2024 Nissan SUV on Belt Parkway at 8:14 AM was injured in a collision. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the right front bumper struck an object or another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors or conditions involving other vehicles. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel, resulting in damage to that area. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash underscores systemic dangers on Belt Parkway involving vehicle interactions and driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 16 - Two sedans collided head-on on the Gowanus Expressway at 4 a.m. Unsafe speed caused the crash. A 29-year-old female front passenger suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the westbound lanes.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Gowanus Expressway collided head-on at 4:00 a.m. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. One vehicle, a 2019 Mercedes with two occupants, included a 29-year-old female front passenger who was injured with chest trauma and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front ends, confirming the head-on nature of the impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 14 - A tractor truck struck a sedan from behind on the Gowanus Expressway. Both sedan occupants suffered moderate injuries including chest contusions and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Gowanus Expressway around 12:30 AM. A 2024 tractor truck traveling east collided with the rear center of a 2016 sedan also traveling east. The sedan had two occupants: a 24-year-old male driver and a 27-year-old female front passenger. Both were injured with moderate severity—chest contusions for the driver and whiplash for the passenger. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies the tractor truck driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed,' which contributed to the rear-end collision. The sedan driver was also noted for 'Following Too Closely.' No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact damaged the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 13 - A 24-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn when a sedan entering a parked position collided with him. The impact to the bicyclist’s chest caused shock and pain. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was riding northbound on 43rd Street in Brooklyn when a 2015 Toyota sedan, also traveling north, was entering a parked position. The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the bicyclist’s left front bumper, ejecting him and causing chest injuries and shock. The bicyclist complained of pain and nausea. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, alongside bicyclist confusion or error. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the challenges bicyclists face when vehicles maneuver into parking spots.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 11 - An e-bike rider collided with a parked BMW on 61st Street in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old bicyclist was ejected, suffering internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. Police cited improper lane usage as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:37 PM on 61st Street in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2016 BMW sedan. The bicyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained internal injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, resulting in unconsciousness. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a driver error contributing to the collision. The BMW was stationary before impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify this as a contributing factor to the injury. The focus remains on the improper lane use by the e-bike rider leading to the crash with the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 10 - An ambulance making a right turn struck a 31-year-old male e-scooter rider in Brooklyn. The rider suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:09 AM near Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The ambulance was making a right turn when it collided with the e-scooter, which was traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter rider, a 31-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the ambulance driver and 'Unsafe Speed' by the e-scooter rider as contributing factors. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, indicating rider error but no fault was assigned to the victim. The ambulance sustained no damage, while the e-scooter showed damage to its center front end. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

Mar 4 - A taxi driver distracted by inattention was struck by a southbound moped on 5th Avenue. The moped rider was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe hip and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 3:43 AM on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. A taxi, parked and facing south, was struck on its left rear bumper by a southbound moped. The moped rider, a male wearing a helmet, was ejected and rendered unconscious with fractures and dislocations to his hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The collision left the moped's center front end and the taxi's left rear bumper damaged. No blame is assigned to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05