She Survived Nazis and Chernobyl—But Not a Brooklyn Crosswalk

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 - 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 - Two sedans smashed head-on on Neptune Avenue. A 53-year-old woman in the back seat took a blow to the head. She was left in shock, hurt, and nauseous. Both cars crumpled at the front. The street bore the mark of violence.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions collided head-on on Neptune Avenue at 8:35 PM. The impact struck both vehicles at the center front ends, causing heavy damage. A 53-year-old female passenger in the rear seat suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She wore a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The force of the crash left one passenger hurt and both cars battered, exposing the brutal risk of head-on collisions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - Two SUVs crashed at Neptune Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved failure to yield and driver inexperience. The impact left vehicles damaged and occupants injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Neptune Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn at 15:40. Two SUVs collided when one driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash alongside driver inexperience. The 24-year-old male driver, who was licensed and traveling north in a 2020 Jeep SUV, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The police report states he was conscious and restrained with an airbag deployed and lap belt. The collision involved the right front bumper of the Jeep and the center front end of a southbound 2015 Subaru SUV, which was stopped in traffic. The report highlights failure to yield right-of-way as a primary driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - Two drivers collided on Neptune Avenue. Defective brakes and distraction struck hard. Both suffered bruises. Metal twisted. Systemic danger, not chance, shaped the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 809 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with bruises to his arm and hand. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion. Police list defective brakes and driver inattention as the main causes. The sedan’s left front and the SUV’s right front took the impact. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. The report highlights driver distraction and faulty brakes as key factors, exposing the persistent risks of neglected vehicles and lapses in driver focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801453 - 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 - A child passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a Brooklyn crash involving a sedan. The child was restrained and conscious, lying across a rear seat. The sedan was struck on its right rear bumper while parked, causing injury to the occupant.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay 43 Street in Brooklyn around 2:40 PM. A 2022 Nissan sedan, traveling west, was parked when it was struck on the center back end, specifically the right rear bumper. The injured party was a child passenger seated in the middle rear seat or lying across the seat, secured with a child restraint. The child sustained whiplash and injuries to the entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of impacts to parked vehicles and the vulnerability of child passengers inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - SUV swung a U-turn on Coney Island Avenue. E-scooter rider hit hard. Shoulder shattered, arm twisted. SUV left-side doors crushed. Police list no driver errors. Streets remain brutal for the unprotected.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV making a U-turn struck a northbound e-scooter rider at 3154 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:19. The 37-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder and upper arm but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania and driven by a New Jersey-licensed man, sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no driver errors identified. No victim actions or helmet use are cited as factors. The crash underscores the risk when large vehicles cross paths with vulnerable road users during sudden maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.

ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.

• Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building, ABC7, Published 2025-03-15

Mar 11 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Belt Parkway. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and internal complaints. Police cited improper lane usage and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 22:22 involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. One driver, a 30-year-old female, was injured with neck trauma and internal complaints but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors, indicating driver errors leading to the collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other, consistent with improper lane usage during passing maneuvers. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report highlights systemic danger from driver misjudgment and unsafe speed on a major roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02

Mar 1 - Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway after midnight. Three men hurt—head wounds, bruises, whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and other vehicular factors. All stayed conscious. None ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 12:21 a.m. The crash left three male occupants, ages 19 and 28, injured with head trauma, whiplash, and leg bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Impact struck the right front of one car and the left rear of the other. All victims were conscious and not ejected. Passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. Both drivers were licensed and headed straight before the crash. The report does not fault the injured occupants, focusing on driver inattention and vehicular issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-01

Feb 28 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway at 9:37 p.m. Both drivers were traveling eastbound when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by both drivers caused the collision. One occupant suffered injuries to the entire body and was in shock after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 21:37. Two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. One driver, a 41-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision resulted from driver errors involving unsafe speed, leading to significant bodily injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.

NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.

• Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-28

Feb 27 - Two SUVs collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A front passenger suffered full-body injuries and incoherence. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 16:20 in Brooklyn, two SUVs traveling south on Coney Island Avenue collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. A 41-year-old male front passenger in one of the vehicles sustained injuries to his entire body, was incoherent, and complained of pain or nausea. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were station wagons or SUVs, with the rear vehicle causing damage described as 'Center Back End.' The driver errors focused on tailgating, with no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19