Three Lives Lost. City Slept. Who’s Next?

Metal crumpled and glass scattered at 1043 60th Street in Brooklyn. A sedan and a garbage truck slammed front ends. One driver, 31, was left unconscious with pain in his upper arm. Sirens cut through the evening as responders arrived.

According to the police report, a sedan and a garbage truck collided head-on at 1043 60th Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 31-year-old sedan driver unconscious and suffering from upper arm pain. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on driver actions or errors. No information is given about helmet use or turn signals. The collision underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants and the violent force exchanged when large trucks and passenger cars meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808864, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 78-year-old man, alone in his SUV, struck hard on Ocean Parkway. Blood pooled from his leg. He stayed conscious, seatbelt tight. No sirens, just a quiet wound and a battered left front bumper.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred near 1377 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states that a 78-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of a 2019 Honda SUV, suffered a severe leg injury after the vehicle was struck hard on the left front. He remained conscious and was found belted in, with blood coming from his leg. The narrative notes, 'No sirens in the data, just blood and a quiet wound.' The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no further detail on the cause. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and the report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the impact and injury, with systemic causes left unaddressed in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806680, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Afternoon light on 56th Street. A Ford SUV and a child on a bike collide. The boy is thrown, scraping his leg. Sirens echo. He is conscious, pain sharp in his knee and foot. Metal and skin marked by the impact.

An eight-year-old boy riding a bicycle was injured when a Ford SUV struck him at the intersection of 56th Street and 17th Avenue. According to the police report, the crash occurred as the cyclist was making a left turn and the SUV was traveling straight ahead. The child was ejected from his bike and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver actions. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears as a factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806305, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A speeding Audi tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. Three lives ended. Four more broken. The driver raged at first responders, refused a breath test. A child clings to life. The street bears the scars.

According to the New York Post (April 16, 2025), Miriam Yarimi faces manslaughter and assault charges after a March 29 crash on Ocean Parkway killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 8 and 5, and injured four others. The article reports Yarimi was driving her 2023 Audi A3 at twice the speed limit when she struck the Saada family in a crosswalk, flipping her car after hitting an Uber. The Audi had over 93 traffic violations, including 20 for speeding. Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez called it 'one of the worst collisions he has seen on a New York City street.' Yarimi refused a breathalyzer at the scene. The crash highlights persistent dangers from repeat traffic offenders and raises questions about enforcement and accountability on city streets.

• Speeding Driver Kills Mother, Two Children, New York Post, Published 2025-04-16

A Chevy SUV heading north on Ocean Parkway hits a 33-year-old man standing in the road. The man’s arm bruises from the impact. The driver, sixty, remains unhurt. The street is quiet. No visible damage marks the car.

A collision occurred on Ocean Parkway near 1271 in Brooklyn when a northbound Chevy SUV struck a 33-year-old pedestrian standing in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his upper arm, while the 60-year-old driver was uninjured and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians outside intersections when drivers fail to maintain safe following distances.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805619, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 61-year-old man enters Bay Parkway at 60th Street. The southbound SUV moves straight. Metal strikes flesh. The man falls, body hurt, silent and still. The driver waits, uninjured. Night air heavy, another life lost on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old man was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing Bay Parkway at 60th Street in Brooklyn. The narrative states: 'A 61-year-old man steps into the road, crossing against the signal. The SUV moves south, straight ahead. Metal strikes flesh. He falls, whole body hurt, silent and still. The driver waits, uninjured.' The man suffered injuries to his entire body and was rendered unconscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. No mention is made of helmet use or signal compliance. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803841, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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 sedan turning right on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 17-year-old bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The teen suffered a head injury and abrasions, remaining conscious as traffic flowed around the crash scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 16th Avenue in Brooklyn made a right turn and struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist heading straight westbound. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan impacting the right front quarter panel of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and abrasions but remained conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804162, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 40-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck her as it traveled northbound. The pedestrian was bruised and injured, with no clear driver error listed.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 SUV traveling northbound in Brooklyn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk, and she sustained a head contusion and bruising. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle normally. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the impact of vehicle movement on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803526, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound Chevy sedan struck a parked Toyota SUV on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s right front bumper crumpled. The unlicensed driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. The SUV remained empty and stationary during impact.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on 12th Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2024 Chevy sedan traveling northbound collided with a parked 2013 Toyota SUV. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged, and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel was struck. The driver of the sedan, a 32-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report highlights that the driver held no valid license at the time of the collision, indicating a critical driver error. The Toyota SUV was unoccupied and stationary, confirming the sedan driver’s responsibility for the crash. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802586, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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

A driver with a suspended license sped down Ocean Parkway. She struck a family in a crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Her son clings to life. The driver faces manslaughter charges. The street bears the scars.

CBS New York reported on March 30, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi, 32, drove with a suspended license and sped through a Midwood crosswalk, fatally striking Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 8 and 5. Her 4-year-old son remains in critical condition. Police said Yarimi hit another car before mounting the crosswalk. She faces multiple charges, including manslaughter, reckless driving, and unlicensed operation. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' Assemblyman Michael Novakhov noted Yarimi's 93 violations and $10,000 in unpaid fines. The crash highlights gaps in enforcement and calls for policy changes, such as speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders.

• Suspended Driver Kills Mother, Children, CBS New York, Published 2025-03-30

A sedan backing unsafely in Brooklyn struck parked SUVs, injuring its driver and passenger. Both occupants suffered abrasions and one sustained an elbow injury. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors in vehicle maneuvering at low visibility hours.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a 2021 Honda sedan was backing unsafely and traveling at unsafe speed when the crash occurred at 3:15 AM in Brooklyn near East 7 Street. The sedan collided with two parked SUVs, damaging its right front quarter panel and the left front bumpers and doors of the SUVs. The driver and a 22-year-old passenger were both injured, sustaining abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury respectively. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights critical driver errors in vehicle backing maneuvers and speed control in a parked vehicle environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801188, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 23-year-old male SUV driver suffered a severe shoulder injury in a midday crash with a dump truck in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled straight in opposite directions before impact. The SUV struck the truck’s rear center, causing significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:04 in Brooklyn near 1069 60th Street. The collision involved a 2010 SUV traveling east and a 2013 dump truck traveling west. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The SUV's left front quarter panel struck the center back end of the dump truck. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his upper arm and shoulder area, classified as injury severity 3. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for the SUV driver, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by vehicle collisions even when both vehicles are traveling straight, emphasizing systemic risks in traffic interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800973, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy crossing against the signal was struck by a westbound SUV in Brooklyn. The impact to his head caused contusions and bruising. The driver, holding only a permit, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 60 Street near 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a westbound 2022 Toyota SUV. The vehicle, driven by a male with a permit license, impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing head injuries described as contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered injury severity level 3. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers operating vehicles with limited licensing and the risks at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799879, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Brooklyn SUV struck a sedan from behind on Avenue N. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled eastbound at impact time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue N in Brooklyn at 4:30 p.m. An SUV traveling eastbound struck the rear center of a sedan also moving eastbound. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the sedan’s 38-year-old male driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798285, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 66-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The impact caused head injuries and unconsciousness. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but suffered serious trauma.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 41 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:03 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was unconscious, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary contributing factor, but the primary fault lies with the driver's failure to yield. Vehicle damage was reported as none, highlighting the severity of the pedestrian's injuries despite minimal vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798780, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed driver made a left turn in Brooklyn, striking an 8-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk. The boy suffered a fractured lower leg and foot, conscious but seriously injured. The SUV’s front center bore the impact of the collision.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2023 Chevrolet SUV without a valid license made a left turn traveling west near 4304 17th Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle’s center front end struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside a crosswalk and without a crossing signal. The boy sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s unlicensed status and the left turn maneuver as critical factors leading to the collision. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian. The vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north collided with an e-bike heading west on 39th Street near 15th Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered serious lower leg injuries and was rendered unconscious. The SUV sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:48 on 39th Street in Brooklyn. A 2025 SUV traveling north struck an e-bike moving west. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's left front quarter panel. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was found unconscious with a complaint of pain or nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and left side door damage to the e-bike. No helmet use or victim behavior was cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 12-year-old boy suffered a severe leg fracture after a pick-up truck struck him while he crossed with the signal on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was making a right turn, hitting the pedestrian with the truck’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:15 p.m. The boy was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Ford pick-up truck, traveling east and making a right turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no occupants inside. While the report does not specify driver errors explicitly, the collision occurred during the driver’s right turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797120, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15