Precinct 62: Crosswalks, Dead Ends

Apr 1 - 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 2025-09-19

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 - 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 2025-09-19

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 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 2025-09-19

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 19 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - 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 2025-09-19

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 5 - 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 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - 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 2025-09-19