No More Waiting for Dead Bodies

A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

A stolen Porsche sped through Brooklyn. Police set a trap. The driver tried to break through, nearly hitting an officer. A shot rang out. The car crashed. The driver died. The passenger survived. The street bore the cost.

According to the New York Post (April 30, 2025), police shot and killed the driver of a stolen Porsche after he "nearly struck an NYPD officer" while attempting to evade a roadblock near the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Officers first noticed the vehicle due to stolen plates and tried to pull it over on Cropsey Avenue. The driver fled, leading police to set up a blockade. As the car tried to pass, an officer fired one round, striking the driver. The wounded man crashed into a police car and was later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital. The passenger was unharmed and taken into custody. The incident highlights the risks of high-speed chases and roadblocks in dense urban areas, where bystanders and officers face sudden danger.

• Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock, New York Post, Published 2025-04-30

SUV struck sedan on Kimball Street. One driver hurt. Failure to yield listed. Passengers shaken but not seriously injured. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

A crash on Kimball Street at Avenue T in Brooklyn involved an SUV and a sedan. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The 33-year-old male driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Several passengers, including minors, were present but not seriously hurt. The SUV's right front bumper struck the sedan's right side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before noting safety equipment. Streets remain dangerous when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Kings Highway. One driver, age 72, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite faulty traffic control devices. Streets failed to protect. Metal hit metal. Flesh tore.

Two sedans crashed at Kings Highway and East 40th Street in Brooklyn. A 72-year-old driver was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were affected by 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working.' This failure in street signals or signage contributed directly to the collision. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash left one driver hurt and both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan stopped on Kings Highway. Another vehicle struck its rear. Two passengers inside suffered bruises and abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

A sedan stopped in traffic on Kings Highway at Avenue K was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling north. Two passengers, a 40-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, were injured, suffering bruises and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 101-year-old woman crossed with the light. An SUV turned left. The driver was unlicensed. She died days later. Her family mourns. The street remains the same.

According to the New York Post (April 24, 2025), Taibel Brod, 101, was fatally struck by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street in Crown Heights. Police say Brod had the light. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, 65, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod's grandson: "She was extremely independent till her last day." Brod died less than two weeks after the crash. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers. Shagalow was released with a desk appearance ticket. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and street design that leave vulnerable road users exposed.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch, New York Post, Published 2025-04-24

A pickup and sedan collided on Belt Parkway. Two children suffered head injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle and following too closely. Metal, glass, blood. Brooklyn night. No room for error.

A pickup truck and a sedan crashed on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Two children, ages 10 and 25, were injured, both suffering head wounds. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely.' The report lists these driver errors as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were vehicle occupants. Safety equipment was noted for some, but driver actions remain central in the police account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan rams a parked SUV in Brooklyn. Metal buckles. An 89-year-old driver lies unconscious. A baby and toddler sit strapped in. The street falls silent. No clear cause. The danger is real.

A sedan struck the back of a parked SUV on Arkansas Drive near 56th Drive in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an 89-year-old male driver was found unconscious. A baby, a toddler, and several adults were in the vehicles, with injuries listed as unspecified for most. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV was parked at the time of impact. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left the street quiet, the toll clear, the cause unlisted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A speeding driver tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. Three lives ended. One child clings to life. The car never slowed. The street became a grave. Metal and flesh collided. The city mourns. Justice waits in a courtroom.

According to NY Daily News (April 16, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove 68 mph—nearly triple the speed limit—through a Brooklyn crosswalk, striking Natasha Saada and her three children. Prosecutors say Yarimi never braked, ran a red light, and crashed into another car before hitting the family. Saada and two daughters died; her son remains in a coma. Yarimi had a suspended license and $11,000 in unpaid violations, including 21 speed camera and five red light tickets. Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez called it 'one of the worst collisions I've ever seen on a New York City street.' Yarimi faces manslaughter and assault charges. The case highlights persistent enforcement gaps and the deadly consequences of unchecked reckless driving.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-16

A Ford SUV struck a 17-year-old on an e-scooter at Avenue J and East 51st. The teen lay unconscious, head split open. Police cite driver inattention. Blood on the bumper. Another young life torn by steel.

A 17-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was struck and severely injured by a Ford SUV on Avenue J near East 51st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen was found unconscious with severe head lacerations. The SUV's front left bumper bore the marks of the crash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV was traveling straight ahead when it hit the teen. The impact left the boy bleeding on the pavement, his ride and future shattered by a moment of distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 22-year-old man crossing with the signal on Flatbush Avenue was hit. He suffered a hip injury. The crash happened late at night. The driver’s actions remain unlisted.

A 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a vehicle struck him, causing a hip contusion. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved was a Toyota car or SUV. No details are provided on the driver’s actions or any other contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A school bus veered off course in Flatbush. Metal crumpled. A woman and boy fell. The boy’s arm broke. The woman’s neck and hip throbbed. The bus smashed a fence. Sirens wailed. Both survived. The driver stayed. The city’s danger remained.

ABC7 reported on April 9, 2025, that a 66-year-old school bus driver struck a 43-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, Brooklyn. The driver told police he 'hit the gas instead of the brakes, jumped the curb and struck the pedestrians before smashing into a fence.' The woman suffered neck and hip pain; the boy’s arm broke. Both were hospitalized and are expected to survive. No charges were immediately filed. The bus remained at the scene. The article notes the investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights risks at intersections and the consequences of driver error, especially when large vehicles enter pedestrian space.

• School Bus Jumps Curb, Hits Two Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-04-09

A speeding driver with a suspended license ran a red light in Brooklyn. Her car struck a mother and two young children. All three died. The driver faced manslaughter charges. The street bore the weight of loss and metal.

NY Daily News (April 6, 2025) reports that Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license for lapsed insurance, sped through a red light in Brooklyn on March 29. Her Audi struck a family, killing a mother and two small children. Police said Yarimi was 'reportedly speeding, ran a red light, and struck the family.' Prosecutors allege she told first responders she was possessed at the time. The article details Yarimi’s history as a victim of sexual abuse by a former NYPD officer, but the crash itself highlights systemic failures: a suspended license, unchecked speed, and a fatal intersection. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and families on New York City streets.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

SUV hit e-bike at Kings Hwy and Flatbush Ave. Cyclist thrown, leg bruised. Police cite traffic control ignored, driver inattention. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

An SUV and an e-bike collided at Kings Hwy and Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a leg contusion. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider was unlicensed. No injuries were specified for the SUV occupants. The report highlights driver errors, with no mention of helmet use or signals as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A mother and two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. The car struck them in the crosswalk. The driver sped, license suspended, dozens of violations. A son clings to life. The street holds the mark. Lawmakers call for speed limiters.

CBS New York (2025-04-02) reports that Miriam Yarimi faces arraignment after a crash in Midwood, Brooklyn killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 8 and 5, as they crossed Ocean Parkway. Police say Yarimi was speeding, rear-ended another car, and hit the family in the crosswalk. Her license was suspended, with 'dozens of violations and $10,000 of unpaid fines.' NYPD Commissioner Tisch stated, 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The crash renewed calls for Albany lawmakers to mandate speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders, with a bill proposed to require such technology for drivers with more than six camera violations.

• Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-02

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