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After a deadly Brooklyn crash, lawmakers push a bill to force speed limiters on cars of repeat reckless drivers. The devices would cap speed, targeting those with long records of violations. The aim: stop killers behind the wheel.

Bill to mandate speed limiters for repeat reckless drivers was introduced after a fatal Brooklyn crash. The measure, announced March 31, 2025, would require drivers with 11+ license points in two years or six camera tickets in a year to install speed-control devices for one year. The bill is sponsored by State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher. Gounardes said, 'My legislation would require repeat reckless drivers to install speed limiters, so they can no longer use their vehicles as a deadly weapon.' Gallagher added, 'We have the tools and the knowledge to prevent these tragedies from happening.' Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Families for Safe Streets support the bill, calling it a powerful tool to protect everyone from super speeders. The bill awaits committee action.

• After deadly Brooklyn crash, pols push for ‘speed limiters’ on vehicles owned by notoriously reckless drivers to force safe travel, amny.com, Published 2025-03-31

A reckless driver with a long record ran a red light on Ocean Parkway. She killed a mother and two children. The crash left another child fighting for life. Advocates demand action. The system failed to stop a known danger.

On March 30, 2025, police charged Miriam Yarimi after she sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway, killing Natasha Saada and her two daughters, ages 5 and 8. The crash also left a 4-year-old boy in critical condition. Yarimi faces manslaughter, negligent homicide, assault, reckless driving, and more. Her license was suspended. Her car had 99 violations in a year, including 21 speeding and five red-light tickets. Advocates, including Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives, blame Albany’s delay in passing Senator Andrew Gounardes’s bill to require speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders. Furnas said, “If Albany had passed this bill when it was first introduced, this vehicle would already have been speed limited and this crash would never have happened.” The bill remains pending. Advocates will rally at the crash site, demanding urgent action to protect lives.

• Recidivist Driver Who Killed Three on Ocean Parkway Has Been Charged, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-30

A mother and her two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. The driver, on a suspended license, crashed after colliding with another car. She had a long record of violations. The victims were leaving Shabbat services. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 32, drove her Audi with a suspended license on Ocean Parkway in Gravesend. She collided with a Toyota Camry, then struck and killed a mother and her two daughters, ages 8 and 6, as they left Shabbat services. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed Yarimi's license status. The article reports Yarimi had 'over 93 traffic violations on WIGM8KER including 20 speeding tickets,' and a recent ticket for 'speeding through a school zone.' Yarimi was arrested at the scene, but charges were pending at publication. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and repeated failures to keep high-risk drivers off city streets.

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

An Audi driver with a suspended license turned at a red. She struck a family crossing Ocean Parkway. A mother and two daughters died. Their son fights for life. Another family in a hit car suffered minor wounds. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two daughters were killed when an Audi A3, driven by Miriam Yarimi, turned right on red and struck them in Midwood, Brooklyn. Police said Yarimi’s license was suspended. The car first hit a Toyota Camry, then continued forward, hitting the family in the crosswalk. The article quotes NYPD Commissioner Tisch: 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' Yarimi faces multiple charges, including manslaughter and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash left a young boy in critical condition and injured another family. The incident highlights the dangers of unlicensed driving and the risks at busy intersections.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-29

A female SUV driver made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight north on 3 Ave. The SUV struck the sedan’s front center, injuring both drivers. Following too closely caused the crash, leaving both in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Ave at 20:58. A 48-year-old female driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when she rear-ended a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s center front end. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were injured: the sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and complained of pain or nausea; the SUV driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Neither occupant was ejected. Both drivers were in shock, and both held valid New York licenses. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted driver struck a 16-year-old bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash caused shock but no ejection. The vehicle was parked at impact with no damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:00 AM. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a driver, cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, struck him. The bicyclist was riding westbound and was not ejected from the bike. Injuries included elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma with minor bleeding, and the victim experienced shock. The vehicle involved was a parked Hyundai car/SUV, which sustained no damage despite impact on the right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing victim factors were listed. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A seniorcare sedan turning left struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was injured. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified, leaving systemic dangers unclear.

According to the police report, a seniorcare vehicle traveling northeast was making a left turn on 65th Street when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured with severity level 3. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2014 sedan with two occupants. The lack of detailed contributing factors highlights potential systemic risks at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs traveling south collided on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. An 8-year-old rear passenger was partially ejected and suffered whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage. The crash caused shock and injury to the child occupant.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn collided. One vehicle was parked prior to the crash, while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the parked SUV and the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV. An 8-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was partially ejected and suffered whiplash, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The child was secured with a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker flew through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection is known for danger. Delivery speed and city policy collide.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after being struck by an e-bike delivery worker who "sped through a stop sign" at Franklin and India streets 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 as the investigation continued. The article notes that the intersection is a known trouble spot, with Collins stating, "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The report highlights systemic issues: delivery app pressures, lack of regulation, and a street design that encourages risky moves. City data shows e-bikes account for a small share of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Man, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

A sedan struck a 55-year-old pedestrian on Shore Road Drive. The driver fell asleep. The impact bruised the man’s face and left him in shock. Driver inattention turned a routine street into a danger zone.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn struck a 55-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway or at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and shock. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing visible damage. There is no indication that the pedestrian’s actions contributed to the crash. This case highlights the risk posed by driver fatigue and distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 61-year-old male SUV driver lost consciousness while driving south on 78th Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle collided with a parked sedan, causing chest injuries to the driver, who was found unconscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 78th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was operating a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling southbound. The report cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV collided with a parked sedan, which sustained no damage. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He suffered chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed when drivers lose control due to medical emergencies or incapacitation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a 2024 SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The crash occurred on Bay Ridge Parkway. Driver errors included failure to yield right-of-way and inexperience.

According to the police report, a 2024 Honda SUV traveling westbound on Bay Ridge Parkway was making a left turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike driven by a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield during turning maneuvers, particularly involving vulnerable road users like bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a parked SUV with obstructed view struck him in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and damage to the SUV’s left side doors. Both parties faced limited visibility at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM near 7710 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The SUV, a 2015 Jeep traveling north, was initially parked before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper, damaging its left side doors. Both the bicyclist and the SUV driver experienced limited or obstructed views, which the police report lists as contributing factors. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but highlights the obstructed visibility as a critical driver-related factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car struck Chaosheng Wu, 80, as he crossed Hylan Boulevard. He died at the hospital. The driver stayed. Police probe speed and signals. Dongan Hills mourns its first traffic death of the year. The street remains dangerous.

Gothamist reported on March 10, 2025, that an 80-year-old man, Chaosheng Wu, was killed crossing Hylan Boulevard at Benton Avenue in Staten Island. The crash happened at 9:30 a.m. Friday. Police said a 65-year-old woman driving a 2008 Ford Edge hit Wu as he crossed from the east. Wu was pronounced dead at Staten Island University North Hospital. The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. Police are 'still investigating how fast the woman was driving and what the traffic signals at the intersection were displaying at the time.' Wu's death marks the first traffic fatality this year in the 122nd Precinct. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians on busy city streets.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed on Hylan Boulevard, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-10

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

Assemblymember Tannousis moves to kill congestion pricing. The bill calls for an MTA audit and board shakeup. No mention of street safety. Vulnerable road users left exposed.

Bill A 6680 was introduced in the Assembly on March 6, 2025, sponsored by Michael Tannousis (District 64). The bill seeks to repeal congestion pricing, expand the MTA board, and require a forensic audit. The matter title reads: 'Relates to repealing congestion pricing (Part A); commissioning an independent audit of the metropolitan transportation authority (Part B); and conducting an environmental impact study (Part C).' The bill is at the sponsorship stage. Tannousis leads the charge against congestion pricing, a move that could increase car traffic and danger for pedestrians and cyclists. No safety analysis was provided.

• File A 6680, Open States, Published 2025-03-06

A 20-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck at 7801 4 Ave. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a severe head injury, fractured and dislocated, but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was hit while crossing with the signal near 7801 4 Ave in Brooklyn at 15:10. The driver of a 2020 Toyota SUV failed to yield right-of-way, striking her at the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury, including fracture and dislocation, but was conscious after the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The data highlights the driver’s failure to yield as the direct cause of the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. The driver hit a man crouched for food. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. The driver fled. Police are still searching. Brooklyn’s streets remain deadly for those on foot.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was kneeling in the street to pick up food when the truck, turning right, hit him. According to police, 'the driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene.' The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The article notes this was one of several fatal crashes in Brooklyn that week, highlighting persistent dangers for pedestrians. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene underscores ongoing issues with hit-and-runs and enforcement.

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

A sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck the vehicle’s left rear bumper on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision occurred amid unsafe lane changing, causing significant front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 12:10 a.m. The collision involved a 1988 BMW sedan and a 2019 Lexus SUV, both traveling westbound. The BMW driver, a 56-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver was changing lanes unsafely and struck the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan’s center front end was damaged, showing the impact’s force. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report focuses on the SUV driver’s unsafe lane change as the cause, with no contributing victim factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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