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A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

A car hit a woman crossing Bristol Street with the signal. She suffered arm and internal injuries. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The police listed the cause as unspecified.

A 27-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bristol Street at East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. According to the police report, she suffered injuries to her arm and internal injuries but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The vehicle was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turned left on Blake Ave, striking a moped. The moped rider was partially ejected and hurt. No driver errors listed. Both vehicles damaged. Brooklyn street, night, sharp impact.

A sedan making a left turn on Blake Ave collided with a moped traveling straight. According to the police report, the moped rider, a 36-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a leg injury. The sedan's right front bumper and the moped's front end were damaged. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The moped rider wore a helmet. No pedestrians were involved. The crash happened at night in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 25-year-old e-scooter rider suffered back pain after a crash on Rockaway Ave. Police cite driver inattention. The rider was in shock. The scooter’s back end took the hit.

A 25-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was injured on Rockaway Ave at Belmont Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The rider, who was driving the e-scooter, suffered back pain and was in shock. The impact struck the center back end of the scooter. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The data highlights driver inattention as the key factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.

According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.

• Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30

A sedan and e-bike collided on Powell Street. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

An e-bike and a sedan collided on Powell Street near Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan driver, age 39, was in shock but had unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were listed as parked before the crash. No helmet was reported for the e-bike rider, but the police report highlights unsafe speed and distraction as the primary factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-04-29

A sedan struck trouble on New Lots Ave. A 16-year-old girl in the back seat took a blow to the head. The car’s right front bumper bore the mark. Police list no clear cause.

A sedan traveling west on New Lots Ave at Powell St crashed, injuring a 16-year-old female rear passenger. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and internal complaints. The right front bumper took the impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Other occupants, including the driver and a front passenger, were not reported injured. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The police report does not specify what led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Taxi hit a 12-year-old boy playing in the street. The child suffered a fractured leg. Police list no clear cause. Left front bumper took the blow. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, danger for the young.

A taxi struck a 12-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway on Saratoga Ave near Sutter Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child suffered a fractured leg and was conscious at the scene. The impact came from the taxi’s left front bumper as it made a left turn. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are noted in the data. The crash left the child injured and highlights the risk faced by young pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.

According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch, New York Post, Published 2025-04-24

A speeding driver tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. Three lives ended. One child clings to life. The car never slowed. The street became a grave. Metal and flesh collided. The city mourns. Justice waits in a courtroom.

According to NY Daily News (April 16, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove 68 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a Brooklyn crosswalk, striking Natasha Saada and her three children. Prosecutors say Yarimi never braked, ran a red light, and crashed into another car before hitting the family. Saada and two daughters died; her son remains in a coma. Yarimi had a suspended license and $11,000 in unpaid violations, including 21 speed camera and five red light tickets. Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez called it 'one of the worst collisions I've ever seen on a New York City street.' Yarimi faces manslaughter and assault charges. The case highlights persistent enforcement gaps and the deadly consequences of unchecked reckless driving.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-16

SUV hit a man crossing with the signal. He fell hard. Hip and leg torn. Driver’s view blocked. Blood on the avenue. Another day, another wound.

A 59-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing East New York Avenue at Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered hip and upper leg injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. No other driver errors were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, amny, Published 2025-04-10

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

A school bus veered off course in Flatbush. Metal crumpled. A woman and boy fell. The boy’s arm broke. The woman’s neck and hip throbbed. The bus smashed a fence. Sirens wailed. Both survived. The driver stayed. The city’s danger remained.

ABC7 reported on April 9, 2025, that a 66-year-old school bus driver struck a 43-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, Brooklyn. The driver told police he 'hit the gas instead of the brakes, jumped the curb and struck the pedestrians before smashing into a fence.' The woman suffered neck and hip pain; the boy’s arm broke. Both were hospitalized and are expected to survive. No charges were immediately filed. The bus remained at the scene. The article notes the investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights risks at intersections and the consequences of driver error, especially when large vehicles enter pedestrian space.

• School Bus Jumps Curb, Hits Two Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-04-09

A speeding driver with a suspended license ran a red light in Brooklyn. Her car struck a mother and two young children. All three died. The driver faced manslaughter charges. The street bore the weight of loss and metal.

NY Daily News (April 6, 2025) reports that Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license for lapsed insurance, sped through a red light in Brooklyn on March 29. Her Audi struck a family, killing a mother and two small children. Police said Yarimi was 'reportedly speeding, ran a red light, and struck the family.' Prosecutors allege she told first responders she was possessed at the time. The article details Yarimi’s history as a victim of sexual abuse by a former NYPD officer, but the crash itself highlights systemic failures: a suspended license, unchecked speed, and a fatal intersection. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and families on New York City streets.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

A bus struck a convertible from behind in Brooklyn. A woman and a child inside suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police list all crash factors as unspecified.

A bus rear-ended a convertible at 454 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading south when the bus hit the convertible’s center rear. Two people in the convertible—a woman and an eight-year-old boy—sustained back injuries and whiplash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. Both drivers were licensed. There is no mention of helmet or signal use in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A mother and two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. The car struck them in the crosswalk. The driver sped, license suspended, dozens of violations. A son clings to life. The street holds the mark. Lawmakers call for speed limiters.

CBS New York (2025-04-02) reports that Miriam Yarimi faces arraignment after a crash in Midwood, Brooklyn killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 8 and 5, as they crossed Ocean Parkway. Police say Yarimi was speeding, rear-ended another car, and hit the family in the crosswalk. Her license was suspended, with 'dozens of violations and $10,000 of unpaid fines.' NYPD Commissioner Tisch stated, 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The crash renewed calls for Albany lawmakers to mandate speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders, with a bill proposed to require such technology for drivers with more than six camera violations.

• Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-02

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