Crashes Keep Rising. East Flatbush Bleeds. City Waits.

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 sedan with bad brakes struck a woman and a girl off the roadway in Brooklyn. Both suffered bruises. The car’s right front bumper hit. Streets failed them.

A sedan with defective brakes struck two pedestrians, a 35-year-old woman and a 10-year-old girl, near 290 E 93 St in Brooklyn. Both were not in the roadway when hit. According to the police report, the sedan’s brakes were defective. The car’s right front bumper made contact, causing bruises to the woman’s upper arm and the girl’s lower leg. The driver was licensed and traveling north. No driver errors beyond the faulty brakes were listed. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrians contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 2 - A car plowed through families on Ocean Parkway. Three killed. Survivors hurt, shaken, haunted. The driver had a suspended license, dozens of violations, unpaid fines. The city’s streets failed to protect the most vulnerable. Pain lingers. Justice waits.

ABC7 reported on April 2, 2025, that a crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two daughters, leaving another family injured and traumatized. The article states, “Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.” The driver, Miriam Yarimi, had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She struck an Uber, then hit families crossing Ocean Parkway, flipping her vehicle. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash exposes systemic failure: a driver with a long record remained on the road. Survivors suffer lasting physical and emotional wounds. The city’s enforcement and oversight remain under scrutiny.

• Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - A mother and two children died on Ocean Parkway. A driver with a suspended license and a record of violations struck them. The road has claimed many lives before. Residents see speeding daily. Calls for change echo. Danger remains.

The New York Post (April 1, 2025) reports that Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn has seen 20 deaths since 2014, with nearly 2,400 injuries since 2012. On March 30, Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license and 93 prior traffic violations, crashed into an Uber and then into a family, killing Natasha Saada and two of her children. A third child remains in critical condition. The article quotes Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives: Ocean Parkway is 'one of Brooklyn's most dangerous roads.' Residents and advocates demand stronger safety measures, including speed-limiting technology for repeat offenders. Mayor Eric Adams is open to lowering the speed limit, but state approval is needed. Despite Vision Zero, Ocean Parkway remains hazardous for pedestrians.

• Ocean Parkway Crash Exposes Deadly Pattern, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. The driver, with a record of 93 violations, faces manslaughter charges. The street became a killing ground.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, struck and killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana, 7, and Debra, 5, as they crossed legally in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police say Yarimi’s Audi was speeding. The article notes her car had over 93 prior traffic violations. Yarimi reportedly told first responders she was 'possessed' and referenced 'the devil in me.' She faces manslaughter and related charges. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and the deadly consequences when enforcement fails. Yarimi is undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital.

• Brooklyn Driver Kills Mother, Two Daughters, New York Post, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - 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

Mar 29 - A mother and two daughters died in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A third child clings to life. Ten hurt. The Audi driver, license suspended, rear-ended a car, then plowed into pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s speed and lawlessness left a family shattered.

ABC7 reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two children were killed while crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the crash was "caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The Audi driver, Mariam Yarimi, 32, had a suspended license. She rear-ended a Toyota Camry, sending her car airborne into a family in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died at the scene; a four-year-old boy was critically injured. Ten people were hospitalized. Residents cited chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating speed, possible red-light running, and impairment. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and systemic failures in traffic enforcement.

• Brooklyn Crosswalk Crash Kills Family, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

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 22 - A 79-year-old woman bicyclist suffered a severe arm fracture after a flatbed truck collided with her on Kings Hwy. Both vehicles traveled northbound. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious, but the crash caused significant injury and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 15:25. A flatbed truck traveling northbound struck a 79-year-old female bicyclist also going northbound. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision happened. The flatbed truck had no occupants at the time, and no damage was reported to the bike. The incident highlights the dangers bicyclists face when sharing the road with large vehicles, even without explicit driver fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 21 - A 76-year-old woman crashed her SUV on Avenue B. She suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious. No other people were hurt. The SUV’s right front was smashed. Police listed no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old woman driving a 2016 Honda SUV eastbound on Avenue B in Brooklyn crashed at 10:15 p.m. The SUV’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were reported injured. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the impact and the injuries to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 19 - A 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Blake Avenue when a westbound SUV struck him at the intersection. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered significant trauma to his knee and foot.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Blake Avenue while crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision occurred at 17:38 when a 2015 SUV traveling westbound went straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle's front center. The report does not list any contributing factors for the pedestrian or the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are explicitly cited. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact, but the report focuses on the vehicle striking the pedestrian at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 16 - A Brooklyn crash on Clarendon Rd injured a 21-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved a pickup truck and an SUV making a left turn. Defective brakes on one vehicle contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:55 on Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. A pickup truck traveling south collided with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role in the crash. A 21-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver errors identified focus on vehicle maintenance failure rather than driver behavior. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 12 - Council bill orders signs at every speed camera. Drivers will see warnings from all directions. Law aims for full sign coverage within a year. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Int 1218-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 12, 2025, by Council Members Chris Banks (primary), Susan Zhuang, and Frank Morano. The bill reads: 'requiring the installation of signs indicating the presence of every speed camera.' If passed, the city must install signs near each speed camera, visible from all approaches, within a year. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. There is no analyst note on its impact for vulnerable road users. The measure focuses on driver awareness, not direct protection for pedestrians or cyclists.

• File Int 1218-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-03-12

Mar 8 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Brooklyn near East 94th Street. A southbound bicyclist collided with a southbound, parked 2022 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity 3. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, but does not list any driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles in bike lanes or roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 8 - A sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn struck a 29-year-old woman crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact injured her lower leg and foot, causing contusions. The crash occurred at night on East 98th Street near Hegeman Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling south on East 98th Street in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding in the report. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but is not cited as a driver fault. The crash occurred at midnight, highlighting risks at intersections even during low traffic hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 7 - A woman crossing with the signal on Winthrop Street was hit by a vehicle. She suffered serious leg and foot injuries. The crash exposes the danger pedestrians face at city intersections.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was struck while crossing with the signal at Winthrop Street and East 98th Street in Brooklyn at 4:40 p.m. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was unspecified and carried one occupant. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash, but her injuries were classified as serious. This case highlights the risks pedestrians encounter even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798131 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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