Bay Parkway: Where Delay Means Death

On 60th Street at 21st Avenue, an SUV turned left. A moped came straight. The two collided. The moped rider was thrown, hit his head, and suffered a bruise. Police cite improper lane usage. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A crash took place at the intersection of 60th Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn. A Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed man, was making a left turn. A moped, driven by an unlicensed 25-year-old man, was going straight. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The moped rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury, specifically a contusion. The SUV driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles turn across the path of smaller, unprotected road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814638, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 16-year-old cyclist struck a parked sedan on 56th Street near 18th Avenue. He suffered burns and a shoulder injury. The crash left him unconscious. The sedan’s front quarter panel took the hit. No other injuries reported.

A crash on 56th Street at 18th Avenue in Brooklyn involved a southbound cyclist and a parked sedan. According to the police report, the 16-year-old bicyclist hit the left front bumper of the sedan. He sustained a shoulder injury and minor burns, and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan, a 2023 Toyota, was parked at the time and suffered damage to its left front quarter panel. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but helmet use was not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814334, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old man, alone in his SUV, struck hard on Ocean Parkway. Blood pooled from his leg. He stayed conscious, seatbelt tight. No sirens, just a quiet wound and a battered left front bumper.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states that a 78-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2019 Honda SUV, suffered a severe leg injury after the vehicle was struck hard on the left front. He remained conscious and was found belted in, with blood coming from his leg. The narrative notes, 'No sirens in the data, just blood and a quiet wound.' The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and the report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the impact and injury, with systemic causes left unaddressed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver sped through Brooklyn, ran red lights, and struck a family. A mother and two daughters died. Her son, four, clings to life. The driver had a suspended license and a record of speeding. The street became a crime scene.

Gothamist reported on April 16, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi faces manslaughter and homicide charges after a deadly Brooklyn crash. Prosecutors allege Yarimi drove nearly 70 mph, ran red lights, and turned right on red with a suspended license and dozens of prior speeding tickets. She struck a for-hire car, then hit Natasha Saada and her three children, killing the mother and two daughters. The surviving son remains in a coma. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called it 'among the worst collisions he has seen in his 25 years.' The article notes that advocates are pushing for laws requiring speed-limiters on cars of repeat speeders. Yarimi awaits trial, facing up to 15 years if convicted.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-16

A Chevy SUV heading north on Ocean Parkway hits a 33-year-old man standing in the road. The man’s arm bruises from the impact. The driver, sixty, remains unhurt. The street is quiet. No visible damage marks the car.

A collision occurred on Ocean Parkway near 1271 in Brooklyn when a northbound Chevy SUV struck a 33-year-old pedestrian standing in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his upper arm, while the 60-year-old driver was uninjured and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians outside intersections when drivers fail to maintain safe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 61-year-old man enters Bay Parkway at 60th Street. The southbound SUV moves straight. Metal strikes flesh. The man falls, body hurt, silent and still. The driver waits, uninjured. Night air heavy, another life lost on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Bay Parkway at 60th Street in Brooklyn. The narrative states: 'A 61-year-old man steps into the road, crossing against the signal. The SUV moves south, straight ahead. Metal strikes flesh. He falls, whole body hurt, silent and still. The driver waits, uninjured.' The man suffered injuries to his entire body and was rendered unconscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. No mention is made of helmet use or signal compliance. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver struck a family on Ocean Parkway. A mother and two young daughters died. Their son fights for life. The accused, Miriam Yarimi, faces manslaughter charges. She remains in custody at Bellevue Hospital, awaiting arraignment by video.

According to the New York Post (April 1, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, is charged with manslaughter after a crash on Ocean Parkway killed Natasha Saada, 32, and her daughters, Diana, 8, and Debra, 5. Their 4-year-old son, Philip, was critically injured. The article reports Yarimi 'allegedly told first responders at the scene that she was "possessed."' Yarimi is being held at Bellevue Hospital and will be arraigned by video. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians and children on city streets. No details are given about traffic conditions or vehicle speed. The case raises questions about driver fitness and systemic safeguards, as Yarimi had prior police encounters and was under psychiatric evaluation months before the crash.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Daughters, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01

A 40-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck her as it traveled northbound. The pedestrian was bruised and injured, with no clear driver error listed.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 SUV traveling northbound in Brooklyn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk, and she sustained a head contusion and bruising. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the impact of vehicle movement on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A driver ran a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The youngest boy fights for life. Charges include manslaughter and reckless driving. Systemic failures linger.

NY Daily News reported on March 31, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi faces charges after fatally striking Natasha Saada and her three children in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Police say Yarimi 'careened into them' at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, running a red light and speeding. The mother and two daughters, ages 5 and 8, died at the hospital. The 4-year-old son remains in critical condition. Yarimi faces counts of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed driving. The article notes Yarimi's prior legal battles with the city and her involuntary psychiatric commitment after the crash. The case highlights ongoing risks at city intersections and the deadly consequences when drivers ignore signals and speed limits.

• Brooklyn Mother, Children Killed in Crosswalk Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-31

An unlicensed driver sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The son remains in critical condition. The street filled with chaos and grief.

According to NY Daily News (published March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove with a suspended license and ran a red light on Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, striking a mother and her three children as they crossed legally. Yarimi's Audi, with a history of 21 speed camera and five red light tickets, collided with another car before careening into the family. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Deborah and Diana; Saada's son remains in critical condition. The article quotes a relative: 'It's a very sensitive time for us, for our community and for our family.' The case highlights repeated driver violations and the dangers of unlicensed, reckless driving on city streets.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-30

A sedan backing unsafely in Brooklyn struck parked SUVs, injuring its driver and passenger. Both occupants suffered abrasions and one sustained an elbow injury. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in vehicle maneuvering at low visibility hours.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a 2021 Honda sedan was backing unsafely and traveling at unsafe speed when the crash occurred at 3:15 AM in Brooklyn near East 7 Street. The sedan collided with two parked SUVs, damaging its right front quarter panel and the left front bumpers and doors of the SUVs. The driver and a 22-year-old passenger were both injured, sustaining abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury respectively. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights critical driver errors in vehicle backing maneuvers and speed control in a parked vehicle environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 12-year-old boy crossing against the signal was struck by a westbound SUV in Brooklyn. The impact to his head caused contusions and bruising. The driver, holding only a permit, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 60 Street near 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a westbound 2022 Toyota SUV. The vehicle, driven by a male with a permit license, impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing head injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers operating vehicles with limited licensing and the risks at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Brooklyn SUV struck a sedan from behind on Avenue N. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue N in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. An SUV traveling eastbound struck the rear center of a sedan also moving eastbound. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the sedan’s 38-year-old male driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 54-year-old man was injured crossing Avenue I with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact caused a facial fracture and dislocation. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in serious pedestrian injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn at 9:55 PM. A 54-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a severe facial injury, described as a fracture and dislocation, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting the collision impact was concentrated on the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796457, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, an 89-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision’s impact and damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:15 on Avenue N near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2016 SUV traveling northbound rear-ended a sedan also moving northbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, an 89-year-old man, was injured with neck contusions and bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of driver license issues or victim fault. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report highlights driver error related to speed control as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old male pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock after an SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, indicating the driver’s failure to yield and distraction were primary causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but her inattention directly led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789700, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A distracted driver hit a 28-year-old man crossing Dahill Road at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The impact came from the vehicle’s center front end as it traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:07 on Dahill Road in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead and failed to maintain attention, leading to this violent impact with a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787256, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her while she crossed Bay Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn, hitting her at the intersection amid glare conditions.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Bay Parkway and McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound 2022 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed male from New Jersey, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding noted. The driver’s failure to yield while turning created the conditions for the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in driver responsibility at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784354, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV making a left turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to the scooter and rear bumper damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:42 on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn southwest when it struck the e-scooter traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. No pedestrian or victim errors were noted or cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779575, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14