Mar 31 - A speeding Audi tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. The driver, with a record of 93 violations, faces manslaughter charges. The street became a killing ground.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, struck and killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana, 7, and Debra, 5, as they crossed legally in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police say Yarimi’s Audi was speeding. The article notes her car had over 93 prior traffic violations. Yarimi reportedly told first responders she was 'possessed' and referenced 'the devil in me.' She faces manslaughter and related charges. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and the deadly consequences when enforcement fails. Yarimi is undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital.

• Brooklyn Driver Kills Mother, Two Daughters, New York Post, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - A mother and her daughters died in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A driver, license suspended, slammed into another car, then struck the family. Children’s shoes scattered on the street. A four-year-old boy clings to life. Neighbors watched. Anger and grief followed.

The Brooklyn Paper reported on March 30, 2025, that Natasha Saada and her two daughters were killed crossing Ocean Parkway when Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license, crashed into another car and then struck the family in a crosswalk. The driver had 786 traffic violations and over $10,000 in fines. Advocates, including Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives, called it 'an unconscionable tragedy that Albany can stop from ever happening again.' Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio of Families for Safe Streets urged passage of the Speed Limiters for Repeat Offenders Act, noting, 'We know repeat super speeders are deadly.' Yarimi faces charges including reckless driving, manslaughter, and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash highlights systemic failures in preventing repeat dangerous driving.

• Mother And Children Killed On Ocean Parkway, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A car slammed into a family crossing Ocean Parkway. Metal tore flesh. A mother and two daughters died on the street. A boy clings to life. The driver’s license was suspended. Speed and red lights haunt this stretch.

ABC7 reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two young daughters were killed while crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash began when an Audi, driven by Mariam Yarimi on a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota, then struck the family in the crosswalk. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, "A mother and two young children killed. Another child fighting for his life. A family and a neighborhood devastated." Six children and four adults were hospitalized. Residents told ABC7 that speeding and red-light running are common on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating whether the driver ran a red light or was speeding. No arrests have been made. The crash underscores ongoing dangers for pedestrians on city streets.

• Mother And Children Killed Crossing Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 25 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 24 - SUV hit dump truck’s rear in Brooklyn. Young driver’s shoulder shattered. Both vehicles moved straight. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east collided with a westbound dump truck near 1069 60th Street in Brooklyn at 13:04. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the center back end of the dump truck. The 23-year-old male SUV driver suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV’s front and the truck’s rear damaged, underscoring the hazards of vehicle-on-vehicle impact even when both drivers move straight.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

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 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 17 - A cyclist hit broken pavement on 59th Street. She crashed hard. Her body broke. She lay unconscious, helmet on, bones twisted.

A 37-year-old woman riding south on 59th Street at 17th Avenue in Brooklyn was thrown from her bike after striking defective pavement. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated body, lost consciousness, and was injured across her entire body. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor, along with an unspecified cause. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 12 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 12 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 11 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 9 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

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 6 - 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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 4 - A 54-year-old man was injured crossing Avenue I with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact caused a facial fracture and dislocation. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, resulting in serious pedestrian injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn at 9:55 PM. A 54-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a severe facial injury, described as a fracture and dislocation, and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street. The vehicle sustained no damage, suggesting the collision impact was concentrated on the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

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

Mar 2 - 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

Mar 1 - A woman stepped from a cab onto Flatbush Avenue. A Chevrolet struck her. She died at the hospital. Two cars, one victim, late at night. The street did not forgive her pause. The drivers stayed. The city investigates.

ABC7 reported on March 1, 2025, that a 45-year-old woman was killed after exiting a taxi near State Street and Flatbush Avenue in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. According to the NYPD, she was "riding in a black Cadillac traveling southbound in the middle lane" before she got out. A gray Chevrolet, also southbound but in the right lane, struck her. Both drivers remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Highway Collision Investigation Squad continues to review the crash. The incident highlights the risks faced by passengers exiting vehicles on busy city streets, and underscores the dangers of multi-lane traffic corridors where vulnerable road users must navigate fast-moving cars.

• Woman Killed Exiting Taxi In Brooklyn, ABC7, Published 2025-03-01

Feb 18 - An 89-year-old woman suffered chest injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact damaged the vehicle's front center. The pedestrian was conscious with contusions, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling southeast on Fort Hamilton Parkway was making a left turn when it struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with an injury severity level of 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver contributing factors explicitly noted. The driver’s action of making a left turn led to the collision, highlighting the systemic dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-16

Feb 18 - A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.

• BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18