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Apr 10 - 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

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 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 drowsy driver slammed a BMW sedan into parked cars on E 33rd Street. One woman suffered a fractured arm. Fatigue behind the wheel left metal twisted and bodies hurt.

A BMW sedan, driven by a 60-year-old woman, struck parked vehicles on E 33rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Fatigued/Drowsy' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. Three other occupants, including a child, were involved but their injuries were unspecified. The crash damaged the left front of the BMW and the rear ends of the parked cars. Driver fatigue was the only error cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 4 - Two vehicles crashed on Avenue T. Driver inattention ruled the day. A man suffered head injuries. A child rode in back. The street bore the brunt. Distraction left its mark.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided on Avenue T at East 54th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. Six people were involved. One man, age 30, suffered head injuries and whiplash. A nine-year-old girl rode as a rear passenger. The crash left others with unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803358 - 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 26 - A 72-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and foot injuries and a concussion after a pick-up truck struck him while making a left turn. The crash occurred on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 14:13 on East 36 Street in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling west and making a right turn. The bicyclist, a 72-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, specifically linked to the bicyclist. The pick-up truck's right front bumper struck the bicyclist, causing center front end damage to the truck. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The truck driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 17 - A distracted driver changed lanes on Avenue U, striking a pick-up truck traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash at dusk in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn at 6:33 p.m. A 68-year-old female sedan driver was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound pick-up truck that was going straight ahead. Impact points were the sedan's left front bumper and the truck's right front bumper, causing front-end damage to both vehicles. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 14 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder after a Genesis sedan struck him on the left side doors. The crash in Brooklyn involved driver inattention and distraction, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 near 3914 Quentin Rd in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck by a 2025 Genesis sedan that was parked before the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors, causing a fracture and dislocation to the bicyclist's shoulder. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist, with an unspecified secondary factor for the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front end. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 13 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck his right front quarter panel on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The collision caused abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 PM on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving a station wagon/SUV and a 13-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was traveling northwest, going straight ahead, when the SUV, traveling west, struck the bike on the right front quarter panel. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The police report explicitly lists the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The victim was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798773 - 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 6 - A pick-up truck hit a parked sedan on Coleman Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Only the driver bled.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Coleman Street in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan. The crash damaged the truck's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The driver of the pick-up, a 51-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other passengers were involved. The collision underscores the danger of moving vehicles near parked cars and highlights driver error, though the report does not specify the exact mistake.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796811 - 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