Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now

Apr 6 - Steel slammed steel at 65th and Bay Parkway. Nine people hurt. Passengers clutched necks and stomachs. Drivers sat in shock. Distraction ruled the dark street. Pain spread fast. No one walked away untouched.

Three sedans crashed at the corner of 65th Street and Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. Nine people were injured, including passengers with neck and abdominal pain. According to the police report, 'three sedans met in steel and glass. A woman clutched her abdomen. Another held her neck. A driver sat in shock. Nine injured. All struck by distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for every driver involved. No other errors or factors are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A sedan blew past traffic control on Avenue P. Two elderly occupants hurt. Metal crumpled. Sirens cut the Brooklyn night.

Two elderly occupants were injured when a sedan disregarded traffic control on Avenue P at Dahill Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a BMW sedan traveling west and another vehicle heading north. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. An 80-year-old woman driving the BMW was injured and in shock. An 84-year-old male occupant suffered unspecified injuries. The data shows driver error—disregard for traffic control—led to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A forklift struck a pedestrian off New Utrecht Ave. The man suffered leg injuries. Police cite obstructed view as a cause. The street saw pain and confusion. Metal met flesh. System failed again.

A forklift traveling south on New Utrecht Ave struck a 31-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor. Both the driver and an occupant in the forklift were involved, but only the pedestrian was reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when heavy machinery moves through city streets with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 - SUV reversed unsafely on Kings Highway. Sedan struck. Driver injured. Police cite backing error. Streets stay dangerous for all.

A sedan and an SUV collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. One driver, a 54-year-old woman, was injured. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely' by the SUV. The sedan was traveling straight when it struck the SUV's rear. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. Streets remain hazardous for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 1 - A red-light runner tore through Ocean Parkway. The Audi slammed an Uber, then plowed into a family in the crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Survivors watched, hurt and helpless, as medics tried to save the fallen.

According to the NY Daily News (April 1, 2025), a crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn left a mother and her two daughters dead after a speeding Audi, driven by Miriam Yarimi, struck an Uber and then pedestrians in a crosswalk. Police said Yarimi was driving about 50 mph in a 25 mph zone and ran a red light with a suspended license. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, reckless driving, and other offenses. The article quotes survivor Shakhzod Ahmedova: "After the car crash, we just saw the car flipped over and two kids on the ground. We were scared." The incident highlights the lethal consequences of unlicensed, reckless driving and raises questions about enforcement and street design on major corridors like Ocean Parkway.

• Speeding Audi Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi struck a mother and her daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The crash killed three. The youngest son was left fighting for life. The driver, with a long record of violations, now faces manslaughter charges.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi through a Brooklyn crosswalk, killing Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana and Debra. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police said the victims were 'legally crossing the street in a crosswalk when the driver's speeding Audi struck them.' Yarimi’s car had over 93 traffic violations. She told first responders she was 'possessed' and is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. The article notes Yarimi’s history of paranoid social media posts and erratic behavior. She has been charged with manslaughter. The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and raises questions about enforcement against repeat traffic offenders.

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

Mar 30 - Speed tore through Bay Parkway. Metal twisted. A 54-year-old driver took a head wound and burns. Six vehicles tangled. Police blamed unsafe speed. The street bore the scars.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision struck Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 17:36. Six vehicles, including sedans and a pick-up truck, were involved. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor. A 54-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and moderate burns. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash left damage across front ends and side panels, showing the force of impact. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. Driver error in speed control stands out as the cause of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 30 - A driver sped down Ocean Parkway, slammed into a Camry, then struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. Three died. The youngest clings to life. The Audi’s driver had a suspended license. The street ran red with grief.

ABC7 reported on March 30, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on Ocean Parkway in Midwood killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 5 and 8, and critically injured her 4-year-old son. The article states, "A driver has been charged after a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two young daughters and critically injured her son." Police say Miriam Yarimi, driving an Audi with a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in the crosswalk. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter, reckless driving, and failing to yield. The Camry was an Uber with children inside, who were also hurt. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it "a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed, reckless drivers and the vulnerability of families crossing city streets.

• Mother And Daughters Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A car struck a mother and her two daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. All three died. A young boy fights for life. The driver’s license was suspended. The Audi hit another car, then pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s danger is no secret.

According to ABC7 (published March 29, 2025), a 34-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages six and eight, were killed when an Audi, driven by Mariam Yarimi on a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway. A four-year-old boy remains in critical condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The Audi went airborne after the collision. Residents described chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating whether speed or a red light violation contributed. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent systemic dangers for pedestrians on city streets.

• Mother And Children Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 28 - A distracted SUV driver struck a moped making a left turn on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was partially ejected and suffered head injuries. The SUV’s left front bumper bore the impact damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue P in Brooklyn at 11:25. The SUV driver, traveling north and going straight ahead, was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was making a left turn southbound when the collision happened. The impact point was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed, while the moped driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 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 19 - A 16-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on New Utrecht Avenue. The moped driver was unlicensed, and driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:52 AM on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a moped traveling north with two occupants and a parked 2024 Dodge SUV. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The report highlights 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Additionally, the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the moped was damaged at its center front end. No occupants were in the SUV at the time. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating motorized vehicles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and upper arm injuries. The SUV showed no damage from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:23. A 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked 2015 SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to maintain awareness. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV showed no damage, suggesting the impact was primarily against the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factor was assigned to his behavior. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - Two SUVs slammed together westbound on New Utrecht Avenue. The rear driver, a 61-year-old woman, took the hit. Shoulder and arm hurt. Whiplash. Metal twisted. Brooklyn traffic did not forgive.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:15. Both traveled west when the rear SUV struck the front SUV’s center back end. The 61-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and reported whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Both vehicles showed heavy damage to their front and rear ends. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver error recorded. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the force of rear-end impacts in Brooklyn’s dense traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Bay Parkway. The second SUV driver took the brunt. Neck injury. Police cite following too closely. Brooklyn street, afternoon traffic, metal and pain.

According to the police report, three vehicles crashed on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 3:15 p.m. Two SUVs and a sedan were traveling north. The lead SUV stopped in traffic. The second SUV was hit from behind by the sedan. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the drivers behind. The 43-year-old male driver of the second SUV suffered a neck injury. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left damage to the rear of the first two SUVs and the front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A GMC SUV struck a moped turning on 80th Street near 20th Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was hurled to the pavement, bleeding and torn, left conscious under the harsh streetlight. Metal, flesh, and asphalt collided in Brooklyn’s night.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV collided with a moped at 80th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:50. The moped rider, age 52, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations across the body but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative states, 'A GMC SUV struck a turning moped. The rider, 52, was thrown hard to the pavement. He lay conscious, helmeted, bleeding, torn across the body beneath the cold white glare of the streetlight.' Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as a key cause. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary focus remains on the unsafe actions that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A 31-year-old man was injured when a sedan traveling south struck him outside an intersection. The impact caused bruising and upper leg injury. The driver passed too closely and displayed aggressive driving, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and upper leg injury and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance, described as "Passing Too Closely," and notes "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s actions were recorded as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no victim fault is indicated. The driver’s errors in passing too closely and aggressive behavior created the conditions for this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on 24 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed, highlighting critical driver errors in a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 AM on 24 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, traveling south with two occupants, was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver errors by the moped operator. Notably, the moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and failure to yield in Brooklyn's traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19