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 5 - A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Stanley Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. No other injuries reported. Both vehicles showed no visible damage.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided at 272 Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 23-year-old woman driving the motorcycle. According to the police report, she suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. Both vehicles had no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 4 - SUV and sedan collided on Seaview Ave. Two women suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield and improper turning. Streets remain unforgiving for those inside cars.

A crash on Seaview Ave at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involved an SUV and a sedan. Two women, ages 49 and 56, were injured with back trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and turned improperly. The SUV was making a left turn while the sedan traveled straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The impact left two occupants hurt and others shaken, underscoring the danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - E-scooter hit a 68-year-old man at Flatlands Ave and E 80 St. The impact tore his arm. Police cite vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, night, blood on the asphalt.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter struck him at Flatlands Ave and E 80 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The man suffered abrasions to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The e-scooter's front end hit the pedestrian at the intersection. Police data lists 'Other Vehicular' as the cause, highlighting a driver error. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 red-light runner tore through Ocean Parkway. The Audi slammed an Uber, then plowed into a family in the crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Survivors watched, hurt and helpless, as medics tried to save the fallen.

According to the NY Daily News (April 1, 2025), a crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn left a mother and her two daughters dead after a speeding Audi, driven by Miriam Yarimi, struck an Uber and then pedestrians in a crosswalk. Police said Yarimi was driving about 50 mph in a 25 mph zone and ran a red light with a suspended license. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, reckless driving, and other offenses. The article quotes survivor Shakhzod Ahmedova: "After the car crash, we just saw the car flipped over and two kids on the ground. We were scared." The incident highlights the lethal consequences of unlicensed, reckless driving and raises questions about enforcement and street design on major corridors like Ocean Parkway.

• Speeding Audi Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, 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 sped down Ocean Parkway, slammed into a Camry, then struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. Three died. The youngest clings to life. The Audi’s driver had a suspended license. The street ran red with grief.

ABC7 reported on March 30, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on Ocean Parkway in Midwood killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 5 and 8, and critically injured her 4-year-old son. The article states, "A driver has been charged after a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two young daughters and critically injured her son." Police say Miriam Yarimi, driving an Audi with a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in the crosswalk. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter, reckless driving, and failing to yield. The Camry was an Uber with children inside, who were also hurt. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it "a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed, reckless drivers and the vulnerability of families crossing city streets.

• Mother And Daughters Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A car struck a mother and her two daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. All three died. A young boy fights for life. The driver’s license was suspended. The Audi hit another car, then pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s danger is no secret.

According to ABC7 (published March 29, 2025), a 34-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages six and eight, were killed when an Audi, driven by Mariam Yarimi on a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway. A four-year-old boy remains in critical condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The Audi went airborne after the collision. Residents described chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating whether speed or a red light violation contributed. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent systemic dangers for pedestrians on city streets.

• Mother And Children Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 28 - A 37-year-old woman suffered severe injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her while she crossed Rockaway Parkway outside a crosswalk. The impact caused fractures and dislocations, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Rockaway Parkway at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk when she was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV traveling south. The SUV was making a left turn at the time of impact, hitting the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, but no driver errors such as Failure to Yield or other violations were explicitly cited. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the serious injuries to the pedestrian. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 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 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

Feb 28 - A drunk driver blasted through a red light at 72 mph. He struck Katherine Harris, killing her steps from home. The car crashed on. Blood alcohol twice the limit. The street became a crime scene. Lives shattered in seconds.

NY Daily News reported on February 28, 2025, that Erick Trujillo, 29, was sentenced to three to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. On April 16, 2023, Trujillo drove his Volvo at 72 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a red light at Atlantic Ave and Clinton Street in Brooklyn. He struck pedestrian Katherine Harris, 31, killing her instantly, then rear-ended another car and crashed into an outdoor dining shed. Trujillo's blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "This defendant made a disastrous decision when he got behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated." The case highlights the lethal consequences of impaired driving and excessive speed, underscoring systemic risks for pedestrians in New York City.

• Drunk Driver Speeds, Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-28

Feb 27 - Four vehicles collided near Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three were parked; one was moving east. Damage focused on left rear bumpers and front bumpers. A 51-year-old female occupant riding outside suffered shock with unspecified injuries.

According to the police report, the crash involved four vehicles near 8904 Avenue L, Brooklyn, at 5:23 AM. Three vehicles were parked, and one vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was primarily on the left rear bumpers and left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. A 51-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of one vehicle experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The occupant was not ejected and was in shock, but no bodily injury was specified. The lack of driver license information for some vehicles and the presence of multiple parked vehicles suggest a complex collision scenario, but no explicit driver fault was recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - Two sedans collided on Ditmas Avenue. A 34-year-old woman driving was hurt, her elbow fractured and dislocated. Both cars struck front bumpers. Police cite unspecified driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Ditmas Avenue near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:55. The female driver, age 34, was making a left turn when her sedan collided with another sedan going straight. The impact struck the left front bumper of her car and the right front bumper of the other. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver errors played a role. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 24 - Two SUVs collided on Stanley Avenue. One driver suffered full-body trauma and shock. Police cited following too closely and passing too closely. Impact crushed doors and front end.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. One SUV was going straight, the other making a left turn. The crash struck the right side doors of the first SUV and demolished the front end of the second. The 55-year-old male driver of the first SUV was injured, suffering trauma to his entire body and shock. Police listed 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as driver errors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 23 - Two women were injured in a rear-end crash on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Both occupants of the lead sedan suffered neck and back injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:05 AM on Farragut Road near Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling south collided when the trailing vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of the lead sedan. The lead vehicle carried two female occupants, a 44-year-old driver and a 47-year-old right rear passenger. Both were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively, and were reported in shock. The driver complained of whiplash, and both occupants were restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The contributing factor cited by police was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The trailing vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19