Blood on Cropsey: Lives Lost, Leaders Silent

SUV reversed unsafely on Kings Highway. Sedan struck. Driver injured. Police cite backing error. Streets stay dangerous for all.

A sedan and an SUV collided on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. One driver, a 54-year-old woman, was injured. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Backing Unsafely' by the SUV. The sedan was traveling straight when it struck the SUV's rear. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. Streets remain hazardous for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A driver ran a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The youngest boy fights for life. Charges include manslaughter and reckless driving. Systemic failures linger.

NY Daily News reported on March 31, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi faces charges after fatally striking Natasha Saada and her three children in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Police say Yarimi 'careened into them' at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, running a red light and speeding. The mother and two daughters, ages 5 and 8, died at the hospital. The 4-year-old son remains in critical condition. Yarimi faces counts of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed driving. The article notes Yarimi's prior legal battles with the city and her involuntary psychiatric commitment after the crash. The case highlights ongoing risks at city intersections and the deadly consequences when drivers ignore signals and speed limits.

• Brooklyn Mother, Children Killed in Crosswalk Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-31

Speed tore through Bay Parkway. Metal twisted. A 54-year-old driver took a head wound and burns. Six vehicles tangled. Police blamed unsafe speed. The street bore the scars.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision struck Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 17:36. Six vehicles, including sedans and a pick-up truck, were involved. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor. A 54-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and moderate burns. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash left damage across front ends and side panels, showing the force of impact. No other contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. Driver error in speed control stands out as the cause of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A mother and her two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. The driver, on a suspended license, crashed after colliding with another car. She had a long record of violations. The victims were leaving Shabbat services. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 32, drove her Audi with a suspended license on Ocean Parkway in Gravesend. She collided with a Toyota Camry, then struck and killed a mother and her two daughters, ages 8 and 6, as they left Shabbat services. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed Yarimi's license status. The article reports Yarimi had 'over 93 traffic violations on WIGM8KER including 20 speeding tickets,' and a recent ticket for 'speeding through a school zone.' Yarimi was arrested at the scene, but charges were pending at publication. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and repeated failures to keep high-risk drivers off city streets.

• Suspended Driver Kills Family On Parkway, New York Post, Published 2025-03-30

An Audi driver with a suspended license turned at a red. She struck a family crossing Ocean Parkway. A mother and two daughters died. Their son fights for life. Another family in a hit car suffered minor wounds. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two daughters were killed when an Audi A3, driven by Miriam Yarimi, turned right on red and struck them in Midwood, Brooklyn. Police said Yarimi’s license was suspended. The car first hit a Toyota Camry, then continued forward, hitting the family in the crosswalk. The article quotes NYPD Commissioner Tisch: 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' Yarimi faces multiple charges, including manslaughter and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash left a young boy in critical condition and injured another family. The incident highlights the dangers of unlicensed driving and the risks at busy intersections.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-29

A distracted SUV driver struck a moped making a left turn on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was partially ejected and suffered head injuries. The SUV’s left front bumper bore the impact damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue P in Brooklyn at 11:25. The SUV driver, traveling north and going straight ahead, was cited for driver inattention/distraction. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was making a left turn southbound when the collision happened. The impact point was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver was partially ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV driver was licensed, while the moped driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker flew through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection is known for danger. Delivery speed and city policy collide.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after being struck by an e-bike delivery worker who "sped through a stop sign" at Franklin and India streets 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 as the investigation continued. The article notes that the intersection is a known trouble spot, with Collins stating, "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The report highlights systemic issues: delivery app pressures, lack of regulation, and a street design that encourages risky moves. City data shows e-bikes account for a small share of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Man, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

A 16-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on New Utrecht Avenue. The moped driver was unlicensed, and driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:52 AM on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a moped traveling north with two occupants and a parked 2024 Dodge SUV. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The report highlights 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Additionally, the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the moped was damaged at its center front end. No occupants were in the SUV at the time. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers operating motorized vehicles in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and upper arm injuries. The SUV showed no damage from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 16:23. A 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked 2015 SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to maintain awareness. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV showed no damage, suggesting the impact was primarily against the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factor was assigned to his behavior. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs slammed together westbound on New Utrecht Avenue. The rear driver, a 61-year-old woman, took the hit. Shoulder and arm hurt. Whiplash. Metal twisted. Brooklyn traffic did not forgive.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:15. Both traveled west when the rear SUV struck the front SUV’s center back end. The 61-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and reported whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Both vehicles showed heavy damage to their front and rear ends. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver error recorded. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the force of rear-end impacts in Brooklyn’s dense traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Bay Parkway. The second SUV driver took the brunt. Neck injury. Police cite following too closely. Brooklyn street, afternoon traffic, metal and pain.

According to the police report, three vehicles crashed on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn at 3:15 p.m. Two SUVs and a sedan were traveling north. The lead SUV stopped in traffic. The second SUV was hit from behind by the sedan. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the drivers behind. The 43-year-old male driver of the second SUV suffered a neck injury. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash left damage to the rear of the first two SUVs and the front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A GMC SUV struck a moped turning on 80th Street near 20th Avenue. The rider, helmeted, was hurled to the pavement, bleeding and torn, left conscious under the harsh streetlight. Metal, flesh, and asphalt collided in Brooklyn’s night.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV collided with a moped at 80th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:50. The moped rider, age 52, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations across the body but remained conscious at the scene. The narrative states, 'A GMC SUV struck a turning moped. The rider, 52, was thrown hard to the pavement. He lay conscious, helmeted, bleeding, torn across the body beneath the cold white glare of the streetlight.' Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of the crash. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as a key cause. The moped rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary focus remains on the unsafe actions that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 31-year-old man was injured when a sedan traveling south struck him outside an intersection. The impact caused bruising and upper leg injury. The driver passed too closely and displayed aggressive driving, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 17 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and upper leg injury and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance, described as "Passing Too Closely," and notes "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian’s actions were recorded as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no victim fault is indicated. The driver’s errors in passing too closely and aggressive behavior created the conditions for this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on 24 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed, highlighting critical driver errors in a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 AM on 24 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped, traveling south with two occupants, was struck by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver errors by the moped operator. Notably, the moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The impact occurred at the center front end of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. This collision underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed operation and failure to yield in Brooklyn's traffic environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs smashed on Shore Parkway. Alcohol played a role. A woman driver suffered head trauma and whiplash. She was semiconscious. Both vehicles took heavy bumper damage. Systemic risk and driver error collided.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Shore Parkway near Bay 38 Street. Both vehicles traveled west. The 2016 Jeep SUV struck the left rear bumper of a 2024 Honda SUV. The female Jeep driver, age 29, suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was semiconscious at the scene, restrained by a lap belt, and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, highlighting impaired driving. Both drivers held valid licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact left both vehicles with significant bumper damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV parked on 86th Street in Brooklyn struck by a northbound vehicle caused head injuries to the front passenger. Alcohol involvement by the driver contributed to the crash, leaving the passenger in shock with minor bleeding and serious head trauma.

According to the police report, a 2008 Dodge SUV was involved in a crash on 86th Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:45 AM. The vehicle was initially parked before impact occurred at the left front bumper and center front end. The front passenger, a 40-year-old male, sustained head injuries with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver impairment. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797206 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A convertible and an SUV collided on 17 Ave in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles impacted front bumpers. The crash caused serious injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, at 15:25 on 17 Ave in Brooklyn, a BMW convertible traveling west and a Chevrolet SUV traveling north collided, impacting their left and right front bumpers respectively. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the SUV driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision involved two vehicles going straight ahead, indicating a failure in vehicle interaction or right-of-way management. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report focuses on the impact and injuries sustained, highlighting the serious consequences of vehicle collisions in Brooklyn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided head-on on Belt Parkway late at night. A 34-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors. The crash left one occupant injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:01 on Belt Parkway involving multiple sedans traveling east. The driver of a 2023 McLaren Artura sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity 3, while remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly identifies 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles involved had center front-end damage, indicating a direct impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on driver errors. The injured party was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by aggressive driving behaviors on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04