Apr 2 - A sedan hit a woman crossing behind parked cars on Rutland Road. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite blocked views and driver distraction. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

A 56-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while emerging from behind parked vehicles on Rutland Road in Brooklyn. She sustained contusions to her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The driver, a 47-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The report highlights the dangers faced by pedestrians when visibility is blocked and drivers are not fully attentive. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 2 - A car plowed through families on Ocean Parkway. Three killed. Survivors hurt, shaken, haunted. The driver had a suspended license, dozens of violations, unpaid fines. The city’s streets failed to protect the most vulnerable. Pain lingers. Justice waits.

ABC7 reported on April 2, 2025, that a crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two daughters, leaving another family injured and traumatized. The article states, “Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.” The driver, Miriam Yarimi, had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She struck an Uber, then hit families crossing Ocean Parkway, flipping her vehicle. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash exposes systemic failure: a driver with a long record remained on the road. Survivors suffer lasting physical and emotional wounds. The city’s enforcement and oversight remain under scrutiny.

• Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - After a crash killed a mother and two daughters in Gravesend, advocates and Council Member Shahana Hanif rallied for the Stop Super Speeders bill. The law would force repeat reckless drivers to use speed-limiting tech. Survivors demand action. Lawmakers promise change.

On April 1, 2025, Council Member Shahana Hanif joined a rally at Brooklyn Borough Hall demanding passage of the Stop Super Speeders bill. The bill, sponsored in Albany by State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, would require drivers with repeated violations to install intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices. These devices cap speed at 5 mph over the limit for those with 11 or more license points in 24 months or six camera tickets in a year. The rally followed a fatal Gravesend crash that killed a mother and her two daughters. Hanif and other lawmakers called current enforcement—ticketing, suspensions, fines, jail—ineffective. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon said, 'The speed limiter technology is available to us. Let’s use it. It will save lives.' The bill is modeled on EU and Virginia laws. Some opposition remains, but supporters say the measure is urgent and practical.

• ‘Enough is enough’: Street safety advocates demand passage of ‘Stop Super Speeders’ bill after tragic Gravesend crash, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2025-04-01

Apr 1 - A mother and two children died on Ocean Parkway. A driver with a suspended license and a record of violations struck them. The road has claimed many lives before. Residents see speeding daily. Calls for change echo. Danger remains.

The New York Post (April 1, 2025) reports that Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn has seen 20 deaths since 2014, with nearly 2,400 injuries since 2012. On March 30, Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license and 93 prior traffic violations, crashed into an Uber and then into a family, killing Natasha Saada and two of her children. A third child remains in critical condition. The article quotes Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives: Ocean Parkway is 'one of Brooklyn's most dangerous roads.' Residents and advocates demand stronger safety measures, including speed-limiting technology for repeat offenders. Mayor Eric Adams is open to lowering the speed limit, but state approval is needed. Despite Vision Zero, Ocean Parkway remains hazardous for pedestrians.

• Ocean Parkway Crash Exposes Deadly Pattern, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. The driver, with a record of 93 violations, faces manslaughter charges. The street became a killing ground.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, struck and killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana, 7, and Debra, 5, as they crossed legally in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police say Yarimi’s Audi was speeding. The article notes her car had over 93 prior traffic violations. Yarimi reportedly told first responders she was 'possessed' and referenced 'the devil in me.' She faces manslaughter and related charges. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and the deadly consequences when enforcement fails. Yarimi is undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital.

• Brooklyn Driver Kills Mother, Two Daughters, New York Post, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - An unlicensed driver sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The son remains in critical condition. The street filled with chaos and grief.

According to NY Daily News (published March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove with a suspended license and ran a red light on Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, striking a mother and her three children as they crossed legally. Yarimi's Audi, with a history of 21 speed camera and five red light tickets, collided with another car before careening into the family. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Deborah and Diana; Saada's son remains in critical condition. The article quotes a relative: 'It's a very sensitive time for us, for our community and for our family.' The case highlights repeated driver violations and the dangers of unlicensed, reckless driving on city streets.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A box truck edged to the curb on East New York Avenue. Its front bumper struck a man in the street. His arm was crushed. He stood, conscious, pain etched on his face. The truck’s engine idled beside him.

According to the police report, a box truck was 'entering parked position' near 728 East New York Avenue when its front bumper struck a 38-year-old man standing in the street. The impact crushed the man’s arm, causing significant injury. The report states the pedestrian remained upright and conscious, suffering from pain and crush injuries. Contributing factors listed in the report include 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited,' highlighting the truck driver’s failure to maintain clear awareness and control while maneuvering toward the curb. The pedestrian’s actions are described only as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' with no indication from the police report that these contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the truck’s movement and the systemic dangers posed by large vehicles operating in close proximity to people outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 29 - A mother and two daughters died in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A third child clings to life. Ten hurt. The Audi driver, license suspended, rear-ended a car, then plowed into pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s speed and lawlessness left a family shattered.

ABC7 reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two children were killed while crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the crash was "caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The Audi driver, Mariam Yarimi, 32, had a suspended license. She rear-ended a Toyota Camry, sending her car airborne into a family in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died at the scene; a four-year-old boy was critically injured. Ten people were hospitalized. Residents cited chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating speed, possible red-light running, and impairment. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and systemic failures in traffic enforcement.

• Brooklyn Crosswalk Crash Kills Family, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 28 - A 56-year-old woman was injured crossing Empire Boulevard with the signal when a northbound sedan failed to yield. The driver’s inattention and failure to yield caused a knee and lower leg injury, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Empire Boulevard struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle had no visible damage despite the collision, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 27 - A sedan parked on Eastern Parkway struck a westbound bicyclist at Troy Avenue. The cyclist, a 22-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Eastern Parkway near Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound was struck by a sedan that was parked and then impacted the bike's center front end with its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver, a licensed male from New York, failed to maintain awareness, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors from the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was recorded on both the bike and the sedan at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 23 - An SUV making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing Empire Blvd with the signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver failure to yield and inattention as critical factors in this Brooklyn collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Empire Blvd near Bedford Ave in Brooklyn at 8:23 p.m. An SUV traveling southwest was making a right turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites the SUV driver’s 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and was located at the intersection. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV’s right front quarter panel, indicating impact at the right front bumper. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were listed beyond the driver errors. This collision highlights systemic danger from driver failure to yield and distraction in Brooklyn intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 22 - A motorcycle traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered facial injuries, shock, and pain. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and speeding, causing severe impact and damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 PM on Eastern Parkway near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling eastbound collided with a bicyclist going straight southbound. The motorcycle driver, operating without a license, was cited for unsafe speed. The impact struck the left side doors of the bicycle and the center front end of the motorcycle. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries, shock, and complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights the motorcycle driver's failure to maintain safe speed as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed, speeding drivers to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 20 - A 60-year-old woman crossing Lefferts Ave with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lefferts Avenue at an intersection with the walk signal. The collision occurred at 12:30 PM when a 2023 sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not blamed for the crash. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 19 - A 12-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV on Empire Boulevard. The crash involved improper lane usage and limited driver visibility. The boy was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn involving a 2017 BMW SUV and a 12-year-old male bicyclist. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash happened at 17:15. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to lane management and visibility. The bicyclist's inexperience is also noted as a contributing factor. The SUV driver, a licensed female, and the bicyclist both impacted each other at their vehicles' center front ends. The police report focuses on the driver's failure to maintain proper lane usage and limited view as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 19 - A dump truck changing lanes struck a sedan on Empire Blvd in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. A 33-year-old female passenger suffered elbow and lower arm contusions. The truck driver’s unsafe lane change caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Empire Blvd near Utica Ave in Brooklyn at 15:04. A dump truck traveling east was changing lanes when it collided with the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling east. The dump truck’s driver committed an unsafe lane change, cited as the contributing factor. The sedan carried a single occupant, while the dump truck had one driver. A 33-year-old female passenger in the sedan, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies the driver error—unsafe lane changing—as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 14 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved limited visibility, with impact at the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was struck by a 2021 SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s failure to adequately observe the bicyclist before turning. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 10 - A 55-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan backing north on Franklin Avenue struck her. The driver’s unsafe backing and inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn backed unsafely, striking a 55-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and was located outside an intersection at the time of impact. The report cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact occurred during the backing maneuver. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while reversing directly contributed to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 10 - Van turned left on Eastern Parkway. E-scooter struck. Fourteen-year-old boy thrown, leg fractured. Police cite driver inattention. Streets do not forgive mistakes.

A van making a left turn on Eastern Parkway collided with a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 14-year-old boy, was partially ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The van driver, age 50, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 8 - A motorcycle slammed into the rear of a turning Mack truck on Washington Avenue. The rider, helmeted and conscious, was half-flung from the bike, his leg shattered. Both vehicles moved south. The crash left the motorcyclist with crushing injuries.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a Mack tractor truck making a right turn on Washington Avenue near Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled south. The report states the motorcycle 'slammed into the rear' of the turning truck, resulting in the 34-year-old rider being 'crushed,' his leg shattered, and partially ejected from the bike. The rider was helmeted and conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The impact left the motorcyclist with severe lower leg injuries, underscoring the dangers posed by close following and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04