Apr 6 - A mother and two children died in Midwood. Miriam Yarimi sped through a red light with a suspended license. Her Audi struck the family. Police say she ran the light. The crash ended three lives on a Brooklyn street.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-04-06), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi at high speed through a red light in Midwood, Brooklyn, on March 29, with a suspended license. Police and prosecutors state she struck and killed a mother and her two young children. The article quotes, "Yarimi was speeding in her Audi when she ran a red light and struck the family." Yarimi told first responders she was 'possessed' at the time. The report highlights her suspended license and excessive speed, both clear driver errors. The case underscores ongoing risks for pedestrians and families on city streets, and raises questions about license enforcement and traffic safety in New York.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 5 - A sedan struck a cyclist on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 23, suffered pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A sedan collided with a cyclist on Flatbush Ave at Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was slowing or stopping. The driver of the sedan was licensed and headed north. No helmet or signal issues were listed for the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Apr 2 - A car tore down Ocean Parkway. It struck a mother and her three children. Only the youngest survived. He lost a kidney. The driver sped, ran a red, drove uninsured, license suspended. The street became a killing ground.

According to the New York Post (April 2, 2025), a 4-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a crash on Ocean Parkway killed his mother and two sisters. The article reports, "Yarimi, 35, was driving nearly double the speed limit when her Audi allegedly struck an Uber, flipped and mowed down the family." Police say Miriam Yarimi drove with a suspended license, no insurance, and expired registration, and ran a red light. She faces multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash also injured an Uber driver and passengers. The case highlights the lethal consequences of unchecked speeding and gaps in enforcement against unlicensed, uninsured drivers.

• Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, New York Post, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - A 73-year-old woman suffered back injuries when her SUV was struck on Foster Avenue. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A 73-year-old woman driving a Honda SUV was injured in a crash on Foster Avenue at East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to the left rear bumper. The police report does not specify any driver errors or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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 - A suspended driver in an Audi struck a mother and her children in Gravesend. The car flipped, crushing them as they crossed. Three died. One child clings to life. The driver had a long record of violations. The street stayed silent.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, whose license was suspended, drove an Audi into a Brooklyn family, killing Natasha Saada and her two daughters. Dashcam footage 'shows the overturned Audi mowing down the family as they crossed the road.' Yarimi's car had over 93 violations, including 20 speeding tickets and five red-light violations since August 2023. Police said the car 'smashed into an Uber and went careening onto the sidewalk, striking victims.' Yarimi refused to speak to police, asking only for a lawyer. The crash exposes gaps in enforcement against repeat traffic offenders and raises questions about how suspended drivers remain on city streets.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, New York Post, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A mother and her two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. A driver with a suspended license crashed, then hit the family in a crosswalk. The youngest son survived after surgery. Nine others were hurt. The street ran red with grief.

According to the New York Post (March 29, 2025), a suspended driver with a record of '15 school zone speeding and red-light tickets in the last 12 months' collided with an Uber and struck a family crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn’t have been on the road.' The crash killed Natasha Saada, 35, and her daughters, Diana, 7, and Debra, 5. A four-year-old son was critically injured but survived surgery. The Audi driver, Miriam Yarimi, was arrested at the scene. Policy gaps loom: Yarimi’s history of fines and violations did not keep her off the road. Both drivers were to be tested for impairment. The incident highlights systemic failures in keeping dangerous drivers away from city streets.

• Mother And Daughters Killed On Ocean Parkway, New York Post, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 28 - Sedan struck while turning left on Ocean Parkway. Improper lane use. Front passenger suffers head injury and shock. Metal twists. Lives change. Brooklyn street, evening rush.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 17:45 on Ocean Parkway near Parkville Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan was making a left turn, the other going straight. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver error in lane handling. The impact hit the right rear of the turning car and the left front of the other. A 42-year-old woman in the front passenger seat of the struck vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report notes her complaint of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Mar 27 - A 49-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights driver failure to yield dangers.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Caton Ave in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian but indicates the driver was making a left turn, a maneuver requiring yielding to pedestrians. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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 19 - A sedan slammed into another car on Flatbush Avenue. The driver, age 24, suffered whiplash. Police cite reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the cause. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn rear-ended another vehicle at 7:40 AM. The 24-year-old male driver was injured, suffering a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor, pointing to the sedan driver's error in responding to traffic conditions not directly related to the crash. The sedan's left rear bumper was damaged. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Mar 17 - A 5-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan, driven by an inexperienced, distracted driver on a permit, struck him while making a right turn. The child was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:28 on Tilden Avenue near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2009 Chevrolet sedan, driven by a male driver holding a learner's permit, struck him with the vehicle's right front bumper while making a right turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The child was crossing with the signal at the intersection and sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and lack of experience directly contributed to the collision, underscoring systemic risks posed by permit-holding drivers operating vehicles in busy urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Mar 12 - A sedan slammed into the rear of another car on Ocean Parkway. The struck driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Parkway near 18 Avenue in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of another vehicle also heading south. The driver of the struck car, a 34-year-old woman, suffered head trauma and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk of rear-end collisions on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Mar 11 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Mar 10 - A sedan hit a man crossing with the signal on E 18 St at Church Ave. He suffered facial bruises. The street bore witness. No driver errors listed. The car came from Pennsylvania.

A 40-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he crossed E 18 St at Church Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. He suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan was registered in Pennsylvania. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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 71-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver was making a left turn and hit the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The victim was in shock but showed no visible complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue O in Brooklyn at 16:08. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 71-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were cited in the report, and the pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted. Contributing factors for the pedestrian were marked as unspecified. The report highlights the systemic danger posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

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