Apr 1 - A driver sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck an Uber, flipped, then hit a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The lone surviving son remains in critical condition.

According to the New York Post (2025-04-01), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi at 50 mph—twice the speed limit—without a license, insurance, or registration. She ran a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway, striking an Uber and then a family lawfully crossing. Natasha Saada, 32, and her daughters Diana, 8, and Debra, 5, were killed. Only Saada’s son survived, hospitalized in critical condition. The article quotes survivor Mahbuba Ahmedova: “When I opened my eyes, I saw two kids were killed, and I thought they were my kids.” Yarimi faces three counts of manslaughter. The crash exposes the lethal risk of unchecked speeding and unlicensed driving on city streets.

• Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, New York Post, 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 on a suspended license slammed into a family crossing Ocean Parkway. Three died: a mother, two daughters. A young son fights for life. Nine struck. The Audi had a record: dozens of violations, thousands in fines. Impact was swift, final.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges after her Audi A4, driven on a suspended license, struck nine pedestrians in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The crash killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 7 and 5, and left her 4-year-old son in critical condition. Police say Yarimi's car, with over 93 traffic violations and more than $10,000 in fines, collided with another vehicle before plowing into the victims. Mayor Eric Adams called for a full investigation, stating the tragedy demands answers. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and raises questions about enforcement and policy gaps that allow high-risk drivers to remain on city streets.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Children, New York Post, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A car slammed through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens wailed. The driver, unlicensed, faces manslaughter. Ocean Parkway became a scene of sudden loss.

CBS New York reported on March 29, 2025, that a crash on Ocean Parkway killed a mother and her two daughters, ages 5 and 8, while her 4-year-old son was left in critical condition. Police say a Toyota Camry, turning right, was rear-ended by an Audi sedan. The impact pushed the Camry aside, and the Audi continued forward, striking the family in a crosswalk before overturning. The Audi's driver, Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Police said she was driving on a suspended license. Investigators are examining whether she ran a red light or was speeding. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and questions about enforcement of license suspensions.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, CBS New York, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 26 - A distracted SUV driver starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling west on Myrtle Ave. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention in Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2023 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, started from parking and struck her on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the bicyclist on the left front quarter panel, while the bicyclist was hit on the right front bumper of her bike. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

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 slammed into the right side doors of a northbound bus on Bedford Avenue. The motorcycle driver, ejected and injured with a fractured shoulder, suffered serious trauma. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:19 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A northbound motorcycle collided with the right side doors of a northbound bus. The motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm injury. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factors for the crash. The bus was traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to its right side doors, while the motorcycle's left front quarter panel was damaged. The motorcycle driver was conscious but seriously injured. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 18 - SUV struck an 11-year-old girl crossing Gates Avenue. Driver inattention listed as cause. Girl suffered severe hip and leg fracture. She remained conscious. Brooklyn street left another child hurt.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old girl was crossing Gates Avenue in Brooklyn when a westbound SUV hit her with its center front end. The crash happened at 3:24 PM. The girl suffered a severe fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious after impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No other contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The collision left a child injured on a city street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 17 - A distracted driver struck a sedan’s rear passenger side on Flushing Ave. The crash left a 52-year-old man in shock with full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flushing Ave near Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the Virginia-registered sedan hit the right rear bumper of the New York-registered sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. A 52-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat suffered trauma to his entire body and was in shock, with internal injuries noted. He was not ejected and used safety equipment classified as 'Other.' The data highlights driver distraction and unsafe speed as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 16 - A sedan traveling west on Van Buren St struck the rear of a parked SUV. The impact caused head and back injuries to the sedan’s driver and rear passenger. Both men suffered whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling west on Van Buren Street collided with the center back end of a parked 2025 Kia SUV. The sedan’s driver and right rear passenger, both male and aged 28 and 26 respectively, were injured. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, and both occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to the back and head. The report notes the sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, while the SUV was stationary. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, and contributing factors for the occupants were unspecified. The collision caused center back end damage to the sedan and front center damage to the SUV. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 15 - Two sedans crashed at a Brooklyn intersection, colliding front bumpers. A 23-year-old passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead when impact occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:18. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one northbound, the other westbound—when they struck each other with their front bumpers. The impact injured a 23-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat, who sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction at busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 13 - A moped collided with a sedan on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was merging when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on Lafayette Ave in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The sedan, traveling east and merging, struck the moped on its left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The sedan had no occupants and the driver’s details were not provided. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and inexperience, as key causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 11 - A bicyclist riding south on Marcy Ave was struck on the right side by an eastbound SUV making a right turn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Marcy Ave was hit on the right side by a 2020 BMW SUV making a right turn eastbound. The collision occurred at the intersection with Pulaski St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist, with the SUV sustaining damage to its right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors during turning maneuvers, particularly failure to maintain attention, which resulted in the collision with the vulnerable cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 10 - A sedan traveling east on Willoughby Ave collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist. The 61-year-old cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:26 PM on Willoughby Ave in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a bicyclist going straight ahead from the opposite direction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, with no contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

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 - A woman stepped from a cab onto Flatbush Avenue. A Chevrolet struck her. She died at the hospital. Two cars, one victim, late at night. The street did not forgive her pause. The drivers stayed. The city investigates.

ABC7 reported on March 1, 2025, that a 45-year-old woman was killed after exiting a taxi near State Street and Flatbush Avenue in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, she was "riding in a black Cadillac traveling southbound in the middle lane" before she got out. A gray Chevrolet, also southbound but in the right lane, struck her. Both drivers remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad continues to review the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by passengers exiting vehicles on busy city streets, and underscores the dangers of multi-lane traffic corridors where vulnerable road users must navigate fast-moving cars.

• Woman Killed Exiting Taxi In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-03-01

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 - A moped driver was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn crash on Quincy Street. The sedan and moped collided head-on as both traveled east. Unsafe speed and driver inexperience contributed to the violent impact, leaving the rider with severe leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quincy Street in Brooklyn at 16:26. A moped traveling east struck a sedan also traveling east, impacting the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's right rear quarter panel. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The violent impact and ejection highlight systemic dangers related to speeding and inexperienced operation in Brooklyn traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12