Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 67?
Four Dead, Thousands Hurt: City Leaders Watch, Streets Bleed
Precinct 67: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 19, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Nine dead. Forty seriously hurt. Over 3,300 injured. That is the toll of traffic violence in Precinct 67 since 2022. The dead do not get a second chance. The wounded carry scars you cannot see. In the last twelve months alone, four people died and more than a thousand were injured on these streets. The disaster is slow, but it does not stop.
Recent Crashes: Lives Shattered, Families Changed
Just this May, a woman crossing with the signal at E 95th Street and Rutland Road was killed by a turning sedan. The driver was distracted. She died in the crosswalk, crushed in the chest. The record shows only this: “Apparent Death” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction” (NYC Open Data).
A year earlier, a 74-year-old woman was killed at Avenue D and New York Avenue. She had the light. The driver failed to yield. The record is spare: “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” (NYC Open Data).
Most victims are on foot. Most drivers walk away.
Leadership: Promises and Silence
The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany handed it over. But the default speed is still too high. The council can act. The precinct can enforce. The tools are there. The bodies keep coming.
Police can do more. They can target speeders, reckless drivers, and those who fail to yield. They can focus on the places where people keep getting hit. They can write tickets. They can make it clear: the law is not a suggestion.
The NYPD Commissioner Tisch stated, “Our message to drivers was clear: follow the rules or face the law.”
But the numbers show the message is not getting through. Four dead in a year.
What Now: No More Waiting
Every day of delay is another family broken. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Demand lower speeds, real enforcement, and streets built for people, not just cars. The dead cannot speak. The living must.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 67 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Precinct 67?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 67?
▸ What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
▸ Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-19
- Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground, ABC7, Published 2025-07-19
- Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-18
- Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-18
- Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts, New York Post, Published 2025-07-16
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
Other Representatives
District 41
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 41
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
District 19
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 67 Police Precinct 67 sits in Brooklyn, District 41, AD 41, SD 19.
It contains Brooklyn CB17, East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Holy Cross Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 67
Sedan Strikes Truck on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn▸A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸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.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
A sedan hit a truck on Utica Avenue. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.
A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and a truck. One woman, driving the sedan, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained damage to the left front bumper. The truck showed no damage. The report lists no other contributing factors.
Taxi and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸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.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
A taxi and a sedan collided on Lenox Road. Two women hurt. One suffered a head injury. Another broke her arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night.
A taxi and a sedan crashed at Lenox Road and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the collision involved a taxi and a sedan, with two women injured: a 22-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and a 40-year-old driver sustained a fractured arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash▸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.
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Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-05-06
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸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.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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
Two Cars Collide on Kings Highway Brooklyn▸Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸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.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
Two cars slammed front ends on Kings Highway. One driver, 44, hurt in the chest. Both vehicles left damaged. Police list causes as unspecified. Streets stay dangerous.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed head-on at Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Three others, including a 74-year-old driver and two male occupants, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or other causes appear in the report.
Sedan Slams Parked Car on Brooklyn Ave▸A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸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.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
A moving sedan struck a parked car on Brooklyn Ave. The driver suffered a chest contusion. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
A sedan heading south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a parked sedan near Avenue H in Brooklyn. One driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a chest contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were sedans and the moving car struck the right rear bumper of the parked car. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported hurt. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Injured on Utica▸SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸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.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
SUV turned left on Utica. Motorcycle hit. Rider thrown, arm bruised. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Streets stay dangerous. No one died, but pain lingers.
A crash at 1051 Utica Ave in Brooklyn left a 45-year-old motorcycle rider injured. According to the police report, a southbound SUV made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a bruised arm. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a 54-year-old woman, was not injured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.
Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock▸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.
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Police Shoot Driver At Brooklyn Roadblock,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-30
SUV Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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 Strikes Girl Crossing With Signal on Snyder Ave▸A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
A seven-year-old girl crossing Snyder Ave with the signal was hit by an SUV. She suffered a leg injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The driver was licensed. The street stayed dangerous.
A seven-year-old girl was injured when a Hyundai SUV struck her as she crossed Snyder Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The girl suffered a knee and lower leg injury and was in shock. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the child. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown, Leg Broken in Remsen Ave Crash▸A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
A sedan struck a northbound cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St. The rider was ejected, suffering a fractured leg. Police list causes as unspecified. The car was turning right. The cyclist wore a helmet.
A sedan hit a cyclist at Remsen Ave and Winthrop St in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn while the cyclist traveled straight. Both contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.
Sedans Collide on Tilden Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
Two sedans crashed at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Streets failed the vulnerable.
Two sedans collided at Tilden Avenue and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver was injured with chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved two licensed male drivers, each alone in their vehicles. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front of one sedan and the left front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system allowed danger to reach the vulnerable inside.
Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch▸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.
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Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Matriarch,
New York Post,
Published 2025-04-24
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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
2Truck and Sedan Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn▸A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
A truck and sedan collided on Linden Boulevard. Two men hurt. One suffered a head injury. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens cut the night. Streets stayed dangerous.
A sedan and a diesel tractor truck crashed at 878 Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Two men were injured: a 29-year-old driver and a 30-year-old rear passenger, who suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with the sedan struck on the left rear and the truck on the right front. No other driver errors were reported in the data. The report did not cite helmet or signal use as factors.
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue at Night▸Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
Two sedans crashed on Brooklyn Ave. Glare listed as a factor. Both drivers injured. Passengers reported unspecified injuries. Night, confusion, metal, pain.
Two sedans collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, glare and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash. Both drivers, a 58-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, were injured. Passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Glare' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. No other causes are mentioned.
Pedestrian Injured While Working on Utica Avenue▸A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
A man working in the road at Utica and Clarkson was struck and injured. He suffered neck pain and whiplash. The crash left him conscious but hurt. The police report lists no driver errors.
A 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at the intersection of Utica Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions are provided. The incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians working in active roadways.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Marked Crosswalk▸An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
An SUV hit a man crossing E 96 St in a marked crosswalk. His hip shattered. The street stayed loud. The driver kept going straight. The city counted another broken body.
A 43-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing E 96 St at Willmohr St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. He suffered a fractured hip and dislocation. The SUV hit him with its center front end while going straight. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data.
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Sedan▸SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
SUV lost steering on Nostrand. Metal hit metal. One driver took a blow to the head. Police cite steering failure and other vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, late at night, left one man hurt.
An SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Steering Failure' and 'Other Vehicular' factors. One driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. Three others, including a child, were listed as occupants but did not have specified injuries. The report highlights mechanical failure as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.
Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children▸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.
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Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-04-16
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing▸A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.
A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
SUV Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Kings Highway▸SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
SUV turned right on Kings Highway. Cyclist hit, thrown, hurt in the pelvis. Police cite failure to yield. Blood on the street. System failed the rider.
A cyclist, age 35, was injured when an SUV made a right turn and struck him at Kings Highway and Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered an abdominal and pelvic injury and was partially ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this detail follows the driver’s error. No other injuries were reported.
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger▸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.
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Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger,
amny,
Published 2025-04-10
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