No More Waiting for Dead Bodies

A motorcycle struck the rear of a reversing SUV near E 53rd Street. The rider, thirty-seven, went headfirst onto the pavement. His helmetless head split open. The bike twisted, silent. The street froze, marked by metal and blood.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of an SUV that was backing up near 1053 E 53rd Street in Brooklyn at 23:44. The rider, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The report states the SUV was 'Backing Unsafely,' with 'Other Vehicular' factors also cited. The motorcycle was traveling straight when it struck the SUV's left rear bumper. The responding officers noted the motorcycle was left crumpled and overturned. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor, drawing attention to the SUV driver's actions. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail appears only after the documented driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803006 - 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 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 2025-08-04

A taxi making a left turn in Brooklyn struck an object or vehicle with its right front bumper, injuring a rear passenger. The passenger suffered contusions and lower leg injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:50 on Foster Avenue near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi, traveling southwest, was making a left turn when the right front bumper made impact. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front bumper. A 41-year-old male rear passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle turning movements in urban settings and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two men suffered head injuries in a Brooklyn crash on Flatbush Avenue. Both were conscious but complained of whiplash. The driver’s distraction and unsafe speed caused the collision between two SUVs traveling east and south.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:40 a.m. Two SUVs collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The driver of the eastbound SUV, a 24-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt but was cited for driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, also suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors, highlighting the driver’s errors as central to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801340 - 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 sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing at Aviation Road and Flatbush Avenue. She suffered leg fractures and shock. No driver errors listed. Police noted she crossed against the signal.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a southbound sedan at Aviation Road and Flatbush Avenue. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. The girl suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report states she was crossing against the signal. No driver errors or contributing factors were cited in the data. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper. No other violations or factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed at Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Impact sent both cars into a stopped truck. One driver bruised his arm. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 16:23 on Ryder Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. The crash forced both cars into a box truck stopped in traffic. The Toyota's left front bumper struck the Mercedes' right front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The truck took a hit to its left rear bumper. A 22-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues are noted. The crash shows the risk of multi-vehicle impacts even when no violations are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An 82-year-old woman driving east on E 33 St lost consciousness, crashing her sedan head-on. She suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged. The crash exposed dangers of sudden medical events behind the wheel.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old female driver traveling east on E 33 St in Brooklyn lost consciousness while driving a 2005 Toyota sedan. The vehicle impacted an object or surface with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was not ejected. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a sudden medical event impaired the driver's control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by medical emergencies occurring while operating a vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

A sedan turning right struck a 66-year-old man crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The impact fractured and dislocated the man’s lower leg. He was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan slammed into a cyclist on Glenwood Road. The driver blew past traffic control. The cyclist’s leg shattered. Blood on the street. System failed. Cyclist conscious, but broken.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicyclist collided head-on at 19:03 on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old male cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic control, leaving vulnerable road users gravely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn. One driver making a U-turn ignored traffic control. He suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Impact crushed front bumpers. Systemic danger from driver error remains.

Two sedans crashed near 969 East 56th Street in Brooklyn at 3:26 PM. One sedan made a U-turn, colliding with a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the U-turning driver disregarded traffic control, which was the primary contributing factor. The 57-year-old driver making the U-turn suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage, showing a forceful impact. The report lists no victim errors, focusing solely on the driver's disregard for traffic control. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798229 - 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 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 2025-08-04

A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. The driver hit a man crouched for food. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. The driver fled. Police are still searching. Brooklyn’s streets remain deadly for those on foot.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was kneeling in the street to pick up food when the truck, turning right, hit him. According to police, 'the driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene.' The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The article notes this was one of several fatal crashes in Brooklyn that week, highlighting persistent dangers for pedestrians. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene underscores ongoing issues with hit-and-runs and enforcement.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian in Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

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