Apr 2 - A car plowed through families on Ocean Parkway. Three killed. Survivors hurt, shaken, haunted. The driver had a suspended license, dozens of violations, unpaid fines. The city’s streets failed to protect the most vulnerable. Pain lingers. Justice waits.

ABC7 reported on April 2, 2025, that a crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two daughters, leaving another family injured and traumatized. The article states, “Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.” The driver, Miriam Yarimi, had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She struck an Uber, then hit families crossing Ocean Parkway, flipping her vehicle. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash exposes systemic failure: a driver with a long record remained on the road. Survivors suffer lasting physical and emotional wounds. The city’s enforcement and oversight remain under scrutiny.

• Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - After a crash killed a mother and two daughters in Gravesend, advocates and Council Member Shahana Hanif rallied for the Stop Super Speeders bill. The law would force repeat reckless drivers to use speed-limiting tech. Survivors demand action. Lawmakers promise change.

On April 1, 2025, Council Member Shahana Hanif joined a rally at Brooklyn Borough Hall demanding passage of the Stop Super Speeders bill. The bill, sponsored in Albany by State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, would require drivers with repeated violations to install intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices. These devices cap speed at 5 mph over the limit for those with 11 or more license points in 24 months or six camera tickets in a year. The rally followed a fatal Gravesend crash that killed a mother and her two daughters. Hanif and other lawmakers called current enforcement—ticketing, suspensions, fines, jail—ineffective. Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon said, 'The speed limiter technology is available to us. Let’s use it. It will save lives.' The bill is modeled on EU and Virginia laws. Some opposition remains, but supporters say the measure is urgent and practical.

• ‘Enough is enough’: Street safety advocates demand passage of ‘Stop Super Speeders’ bill after tragic Gravesend crash, brooklynpaper.com, Published 2025-04-01

Apr 1 - After a Brooklyn crash killed a mother and two children, lawmakers renewed calls for speed limiters on cars of repeat offenders. Assemblymember Emily Gallagher and others demand action. The bill targets drivers with long records of speeding and red-light violations.

Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, representing District 50, is pushing for the Stop Super Speeders bill, which would require speed limiters on vehicles owned by drivers with repeated speeding or red-light violations. The bill, stalled for years in Albany, gained urgency after a fatal Brooklyn crash on April 1, 2025. Gallagher, joined by State Senator Andrew Gounardes and city Comptroller Brad Lander, rallied at Borough Hall, urging swift passage. The bill targets drivers with 11 or more license points in 24 months, or six camera violations in a year. Gallagher said, 'A lot of what happens when it comes to getting a bill to the top of the list is really through a movement and folks fighting for the bill.' Gounardes added, 'It’s no longer simply enough to shake our heads in despair when these preventable tragedies occur—it’s time for us to act.' The legislation mirrors past efforts like the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Act, aiming to hold reckless drivers accountable and protect vulnerable road users.

• NYC lawmakers push ‘super speeder’ bill after Brooklyn crash kills mom, 2 kids, gothamist.com, Published 2025-04-01

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 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 31 - 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

Mar 30 - A car struck a family in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Her young son was left in critical condition. The driver faced charges. The street showed the scars. Mourners filled the night.

The New York Times (March 30, 2025) reported a deadly crash at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, Brooklyn. Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license, "barreled into a silver Toyota Camry" before veering into a crosswalk and hitting Natasha Saada and her children. Yarimi was charged with manslaughter, reckless driving, and other offenses. The Audi she drove had a record of 99 violations, including red-light and school-zone speeding tickets. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, "This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with enforcement and accountability for repeat traffic offenders.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, The New York Times, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 30 - 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

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 27 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 25 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 24 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 23 - 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 2025-11-09

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 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 2025-11-09

Mar 19 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 16 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 11 - 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 2025-11-09

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 6 - 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