May 2 - 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 2025-12-12

May 2 - 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 2025-12-12

May 1 - 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

Apr 30 - A Porsche sped off the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. An officer fired. The driver crashed, then died at the hospital. Sirens filled the night. The chase ended in blood and broken glass on Brooklyn streets.

CBS New York reported on April 30, 2025, that a New York City police officer shot and killed a driver near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Police identified a stolen Porsche, attempted a traffic stop, and set up a roadblock after the car evaded officers. According to the article, "Police say that officer fired one shot, striking the driver." The driver then crashed into an NYPD vehicle and later died at the hospital. A passenger was taken into custody. The incident drew a large police response, with one witness describing, "30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that's insane." The report highlights high-speed movement, a roadblock, and the use of deadly force. No officers were struck, but the event underscores risks in police pursuits and the dangers posed by fleeing vehicles.

• Police Shoot Driver Near Belt Parkway, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 29 - 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 2025-12-12

Apr 29 - 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

Apr 28 - 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 2025-12-12

Apr 28 - A box truck struck and killed a motorcyclist at Scott and Flushing. The city will close the cut-through, ban parking at corners, and add pedestrian space. Confusion and blocked sight lines fueled crashes. Change comes after loss and pressure.

Streetsblog NYC reported on April 28, 2025, that the city will close a dangerous Bushwick intersection after a fatal crash killed motorcyclist Philippe Haussmann. The Department of Transportation will ban cars on Scott Avenue between Flushing and Johnson and remove parking at several corners to improve visibility, a process called daylighting. The article notes, 'Drivers struggle to see oncoming traffic on Scott Avenue at Jefferson Street and at Flushing Avenue, due to parking blocking sight lines and the angle of the street.' The intersection saw 39 crashes from 2020 to 2024. The redesign includes a pedestrian plaza, narrowed roadways, and a ban on right turns onto Scott Avenue. These changes follow advocacy from Haussmann’s family and local lawmakers, highlighting systemic danger and the need for proactive street design.

• City Closes Deadly Bushwick Intersection, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 24 - 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 2025-12-12

Apr 24 - 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

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 12 - 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 2025-12-12

Apr 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

Apr 9 - 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 in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 4 - 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 2025-12-12

Apr 3 - A driver with a suspended license sped through Brooklyn. She struck a family in the crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Their son was left fighting for life. The driver faces serious charges. The street became a crime scene.

Gothamist reported on April 3, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi, whose license was suspended and who had 'dozens of speeding tickets since 2023,' drove her Audi A3 into a Brooklyn family, killing Natasha Saada and her two daughters. The article quotes prosecutors: Yarimi told police, 'the devil is in my eyes' and 'people are out to get me.' Police say Yarimi was speeding, struck a for-hire car, then hit the family as they crossed the street. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter, assault, and reckless driving. Judge Jevet Johnson ordered her held without bail and kept her license suspended. The case highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers with repeated violations and suspended licenses.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-03

Apr 1 - 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

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 30 - A driver on a suspended license slammed into a family crossing Ocean Parkway. Three died: a mother, two daughters. A young son fights for life. Nine struck. The Audi had a record: dozens of violations, thousands in fines. Impact was swift, final.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges after her Audi A4, driven on a suspended license, struck nine pedestrians in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The crash killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 7 and 5, and left her 4-year-old son in critical condition. Police say Yarimi's car, with over 93 traffic violations and more than $10,000 in fines, collided with another vehicle before plowing into the victims. Mayor Eric Adams called for a full investigation, stating the tragedy demands answers. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and raises questions about enforcement and policy gaps that allow high-risk drivers to remain on city streets.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Children, New York Post, 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