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Two SUVs slammed together on Neptune Avenue. Metal twisted. Four men injured. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed. Pain, blood, broken bones. Brooklyn night, sirens cut the dark.

Two SUVs crashed at Neptune Avenue and West 8th Street in Brooklyn. Four men were injured, including both drivers and two passengers. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' One driver was unlicensed. Injuries ranged from head wounds and neck pain to fractured arms and abrasions. The police report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

Two SUVs crashed at Neptune Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved failure to yield and driver inexperience. The impact left vehicles damaged and occupants injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Neptune Avenue near West 8th Street in Brooklyn at 15:40. Two SUVs collided when one driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash alongside driver inexperience. The 24-year-old male driver, who was licensed and traveling north in a 2020 Jeep SUV, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The police report states he was conscious and restrained with an airbag deployed and lap belt. The collision involved the right front bumper of the Jeep and the center front end of a southbound 2015 Subaru SUV, which was stopped in traffic. The report highlights failure to yield right-of-way as a primary driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two drivers collided on Neptune Avenue. Defective brakes and distraction struck hard. Both suffered bruises. Metal twisted. Systemic danger, not chance, shaped the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed at 809 Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with bruises to his arm and hand. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion. Police list defective brakes and driver inattention as the main causes. The sedan’s left front and the SUV’s right front took the impact. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. The report highlights driver distraction and faulty brakes as key factors, exposing the persistent risks of neglected vehicles and lapses in driver focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801453 - 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 police cruiser swerved from a U-turning car and crashed into a building. Two officers went to the hospital. The street bore the scars. Metal, glass, brick—shattered. Sirens cut the air. The city’s danger showed, again.

ABC7 reported on March 15, 2025, that two NYPD officers crashed their cruiser into a building at Victory Boulevard and Montgomery Street in Staten Island. The officers were responding to a call about a man with a gun. According to the article, 'another vehicle attempted to make a U-turn, causing the police cruiser to swerve to avoid a collision.' Both officers were hospitalized and are expected to recover. The crash highlights the risks of sudden maneuvers and U-turns on busy city streets. No bystanders were reported injured. The incident underscores the persistent dangers posed by unpredictable driver actions and the high stakes of emergency response in dense urban environments.

• Police Cruiser Slams Into Staten Island Building, ABC7, Published 2025-03-15

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

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 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

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

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Rear driver, 24, suffered back injury and shock. Police blame driver distraction. Both cars moved east when the trailing sedan struck the lead car’s center rear.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead car. The 24-year-old male driver of the rear sedan suffered back injuries and shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction on high-speed city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on West 5 Street in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 16-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:42 PM on West 5 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling west rear-ended a 2018 Hino SUV also moving west. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was cited for driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor. The collision injured a 16-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear of the sedan. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The damage to both vehicles was centered on the impacted ends, confirming the rear-end collision dynamic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn, striking each other’s right front panels. The female driver of one SUV suffered a back injury and shock. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused significant vehicle damage but no ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:54 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling south and east respectively. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The female driver of the eastbound SUV, aged 32, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and New Jersey. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage primarily to the right front sections of both vehicles. The report focuses on the vehicle impact and resulting injuries without attributing fault or victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus traveling east on Mermaid Avenue struck the rear of an SUV, also heading east. The impact injured a 32-year-old male passenger in the SUV’s rear, causing a head contusion. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.

According to the police report, a bus and a station wagon/SUV were both traveling east on Mermaid Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:44 PM. The bus struck the center back end of the SUV, which suffered damage to its rear, while the bus sustained damage to its center front end. The collision injured a 32-year-old male occupant seated in the rear of the SUV. He was conscious and suffered a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The injury to the passenger highlights the danger of rear-end crashes involving large vehicles like buses, even absent explicit driver fault noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.

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

Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.

Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.

• File Int 1173-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-23