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 - Assembly Member Novakhov stood at a funeral for a mother and two children killed by a speeder. He spoke against a bill to fit repeat speeders’ cars with limiters. He called enforcement excessive. Mourners demanded action. The street remains deadly.

On March 31, 2025, Assembly Member Michael Novakhov publicly opposed a state bill requiring speed-limiting devices for cars owned by repeat speeders. The statement came at the funeral for Natasha Saada and her children, killed by a speeding driver on Ocean Parkway. Novakhov argued, 'six red-light or speed violations in one year [is] too little,' and claimed, 'any driver can get much more than six.' He also denounced speed cameras, saying, 'we have too many,' and that they punish regular drivers. The bill’s matter summary centers on requiring devices for vehicles with six violations in a year. Community members and advocates at the funeral demanded stronger accountability and cited the area’s deadly history. Other local politicians, including Kalman Yeger and Simcha Felder, have also opposed speed safety measures. The Department of Transportation has not recommended major changes to Ocean Parkway, despite ongoing danger.

• Local Pol Novakhov Appears to Defends Reckless Driving at Funeral of Mother and Two Kids Killed by Speeder, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - A driver sped down Ocean Parkway, slammed into a Camry, then struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. Three died. The youngest clings to life. The Audi’s driver had a suspended license. The street ran red with grief.

ABC7 reported on March 30, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on Ocean Parkway in Midwood killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 5 and 8, and critically injured her 4-year-old son. The article states, "A driver has been charged after a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two young daughters and critically injured her son." Police say Miriam Yarimi, driving an Audi with a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in the crosswalk. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter, reckless driving, and failing to yield. The Camry was an Uber with children inside, who were also hurt. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it "a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed, reckless drivers and the vulnerability of families crossing city streets.

• Mother And Daughters Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A car struck a mother and her two daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. All three died. A young boy fights for life. The driver’s license was suspended. The Audi hit another car, then pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s danger is no secret.

According to ABC7 (published March 29, 2025), a 34-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages six and eight, were killed when an Audi, driven by Mariam Yarimi on a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway. A four-year-old boy remains in critical condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The Audi went airborne after the collision. Residents described chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating whether speed or a red light violation contributed. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent systemic dangers for pedestrians on city streets.

• Mother And Children Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 25 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - A cyclist hit broken pavement on 59th Street. She crashed hard. Her body broke. She lay unconscious, helmet on, bones twisted.

A 37-year-old woman riding south on 59th Street at 17th Avenue in Brooklyn was thrown from her bike after striking defective pavement. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated body, lost consciousness, and was injured across her entire body. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, along with an unspecified cause. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 4 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, NY Daily News, 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 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18

Feb 5 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A 36-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection. She was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's front center bore the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on 60 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, reporting whiplash and remaining conscious after the collision. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred during the driver's left turn maneuver, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing legally. The pedestrian's actions were not cited as contributing factors beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.

• Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26