She Drove Through Red. They Died. City Hall Watched.

A driver sped through Brooklyn, ran red lights, and struck a family. A mother and two daughters died. Her son, four, clings to life. The driver had a suspended license and a record of speeding. The street became a crime scene.

Gothamist reported on April 16, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi faces manslaughter and homicide charges after a deadly Brooklyn crash. Prosecutors allege Yarimi drove nearly 70 mph, ran red lights, and turned right on red with a suspended license and dozens of prior speeding tickets. She struck a for-hire car, then hit Natasha Saada and her three children, killing the mother and two daughters. The surviving son remains in a coma. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called it 'among the worst collisions he has seen in his 25 years.' The article notes that advocates are pushing for laws requiring speed-limiters on cars of repeat speeders. Yarimi awaits trial, facing up to 15 years if convicted.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-16

A Chevy SUV heading north on Ocean Parkway hits a 33-year-old man standing in the road. The man’s arm bruises from the impact. The driver, sixty, remains unhurt. The street is quiet. No visible damage marks the car.

A collision occurred on Ocean Parkway near 1271 in Brooklyn when a northbound Chevy SUV struck a 33-year-old pedestrian standing in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his upper arm, while the 60-year-old driver was uninjured and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians outside intersections when drivers fail to maintain safe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old man enters Bay Parkway at 60th Street. The southbound SUV moves straight. Metal strikes flesh. The man falls, body hurt, silent and still. The driver waits, uninjured. Night air heavy, another life lost on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Bay Parkway at 60th Street in Brooklyn. The narrative states: 'A 61-year-old man steps into the road, crossing against the signal. The SUV moves south, straight ahead. Metal strikes flesh. He falls, whole body hurt, silent and still. The driver waits, uninjured.' The man suffered injuries to his entire body and was rendered unconscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. No mention is made of helmet use or signal compliance. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turning right on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The teen suffered a head injury and abrasions, remaining conscious as traffic flowed around the crash scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist heading straight westbound. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan impacting the right front quarter panel of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver struck a family on Ocean Parkway. A mother and two young daughters died. Their son fights for life. The accused, Miriam Yarimi, faces manslaughter charges. She remains in custody at Bellevue Hospital, awaiting arraignment by video.

According to the New York Post (April 1, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, is charged with manslaughter after a crash on Ocean Parkway killed Natasha Saada, 32, and her daughters, Diana, 8, and Debra, 5. Their 4-year-old son, Philip, was critically injured. The article reports Yarimi 'allegedly told first responders at the scene that she was "possessed."' Yarimi is being held at Bellevue Hospital and will be arraigned by video. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians and children on city streets. No details are given about traffic conditions or vehicle speed. The case raises questions about driver fitness and systemic safeguards, as Yarimi had prior police encounters and was under psychiatric evaluation months before the crash.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Daughters, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01

A 40-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck her as it traveled northbound. The pedestrian was bruised and injured, with no clear driver error listed.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 SUV traveling northbound in Brooklyn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk, and she sustained a head contusion and bruising. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the impact of vehicle movement on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound Chevy sedan struck a parked Toyota SUV on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s right front bumper crumpled. The unlicensed driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. The SUV remained empty and stationary during impact.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 Chevy sedan traveling northbound collided with a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged, and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel was struck. The driver of the sedan, a 32-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report highlights that the driver held no valid license at the time of the collision, indicating a critical driver error. The Toyota SUV was unoccupied and stationary, confirming the sedan driver’s responsibility for the crash. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver ran a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The youngest boy fights for life. Charges include manslaughter and reckless driving. Systemic failures linger.

NY Daily News reported on March 31, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi faces charges after fatally striking Natasha Saada and her three children in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Police say Yarimi 'careened into them' at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, running a red light and speeding. The mother and two daughters, ages 5 and 8, died at the hospital. The 4-year-old son remains in critical condition. Yarimi faces counts of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed driving. The article notes Yarimi's prior legal battles with the city and her involuntary psychiatric commitment after the crash. The case highlights ongoing risks at city intersections and the deadly consequences when drivers ignore signals and speed limits.

• Brooklyn Mother, Children Killed in Crosswalk Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-31

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

A sedan backing unsafely in Brooklyn struck parked SUVs, injuring its driver and passenger. Both occupants suffered abrasions and one sustained an elbow injury. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in vehicle maneuvering at low visibility hours.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a 2021 Honda sedan was backing unsafely and traveling at unsafe speed when the crash occurred at 3:15 AM in Brooklyn near East 7 Street. The sedan collided with two parked SUVs, damaging its right front quarter panel and the left front bumpers and doors of the SUVs. The driver and a 22-year-old passenger were both injured, sustaining abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury respectively. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights critical driver errors in vehicle backing maneuvers and speed control in a parked vehicle environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old male SUV driver suffered a severe shoulder injury in a midday crash with a dump truck in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled straight in opposite directions before impact. The SUV struck the truck’s rear center, causing significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:04 in Brooklyn near 1069 60th Street. The collision involved a 2010 SUV traveling east and a 2013 dump truck traveling west. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The SUV's left front quarter panel struck the center back end of the dump truck. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his upper arm and shoulder area, classified as injury severity 3. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for the SUV driver, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle collisions even when both vehicles are traveling straight, emphasizing systemic risks in traffic interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy crossing against the signal was struck by a westbound SUV in Brooklyn. The impact to his head caused contusions and bruising. The driver, holding only a permit, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 60 Street near 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a westbound 2022 Toyota SUV. The vehicle, driven by a male with a permit license, impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing head injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers operating vehicles with limited licensing and the risks at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Brooklyn SUV struck a sedan from behind on Avenue N. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue N in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. An SUV traveling eastbound struck the rear center of a sedan also moving eastbound. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the sedan’s 38-year-old male driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 66-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The impact caused head injuries and unconsciousness. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered serious trauma.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 41 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:03 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary contributing factor, but the primary fault lies with the driver's failure to yield. Vehicle damage was reported as none, highlighting the severity of the pedestrian's injuries despite minimal vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An unlicensed driver made a left turn in Brooklyn, striking an 8-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk. The boy suffered a fractured lower leg and foot, conscious but seriously injured. The SUV’s front center bore the impact of the collision.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2023 Chevrolet SUV without a valid license made a left turn traveling west near 4304 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle’s center front end struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside a crosswalk and without a crossing signal. The boy sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s unlicensed status and the left turn maneuver as critical factors leading to the collision. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A box truck heading south on Coney Island Avenue hit a 44-year-old man crossing without a signal. Blood pooled. The man fell, suffering deep head wounds. He did not wake. The truck’s right bumper bore the mark.

A 44-year-old man was struck by a southbound box truck on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue K, according to the police report. The report describes the man as crossing without a signal when the collision occurred. The impact was severe: the pedestrian fell hard, sustaining deep head wounds and severe lacerations, and was found unconscious at the scene. Blood marked the pavement. The truck’s right front bumper showed evidence of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver actions or errors. The victim’s behavior—crossing without a signal—is mentioned in the report, but no indication is given that it contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the lethal consequences of the truck’s movement through the corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797969, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV traveling north collided with an e-bike heading west on 39th Street near 15th Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered serious lower leg injuries and was rendered unconscious. The SUV sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:48 on 39th Street in Brooklyn. A 2025 SUV traveling north struck an e-bike moving west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious with a complaint of pain or nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and left side door damage to the e-bike. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy suffered a severe leg fracture after a pick-up truck struck him while he crossed with the signal on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn, hitting the pedestrian with the truck’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:15 p.m. The boy was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Ford pick-up truck, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no occupants inside. While the report does not specify driver errors explicitly, the collision occurred during the driver’s right turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old man was injured crossing Avenue I with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact caused a facial fracture and dislocation. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in serious pedestrian injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn at 9:55 PM. A 54-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a severe facial injury, described as a fracture and dislocation, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting the collision impact was concentrated on the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An 89-year-old woman suffered chest injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact damaged the vehicle's front center. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling southeast on Fort Hamilton Parkway was making a left turn when it struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver contributing factors explicitly noted. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision, highlighting the systemic dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793518, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14