Apr 9 - 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 in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 4 - A sedan with bad brakes struck a woman and a girl off the roadway in Brooklyn. Both suffered bruises. The car’s right front bumper hit. Streets failed them.

A sedan with defective brakes struck two pedestrians, a 35-year-old woman and a 10-year-old girl, near 290 E 93 St in Brooklyn. Both were not in the roadway when hit. According to the police report, the sedan’s brakes were defective. The car’s right front bumper made contact, causing bruises to the woman’s upper arm and the girl’s lower leg. The driver was licensed and traveling north. No driver errors beyond the faulty brakes were listed. The police report does not mention any actions by the pedestrians contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A car plowed through families on Ocean Parkway. Three killed. Survivors hurt, shaken, haunted. The driver had a suspended license, dozens of violations, unpaid fines. The city’s streets failed to protect the most vulnerable. Pain lingers. Justice waits.

ABC7 reported on April 2, 2025, that a crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two daughters, leaving another family injured and traumatized. The article states, “Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.” The driver, Miriam Yarimi, had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She struck an Uber, then hit families crossing Ocean Parkway, flipping her vehicle. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash exposes systemic failure: a driver with a long record remained on the road. Survivors suffer lasting physical and emotional wounds. The city’s enforcement and oversight remain under scrutiny.

• Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - A bus struck an SUV’s rear on Schenectady Avenue. One driver injured. Children and seniors among shaken bus passengers. Police cite following too closely. Metal and bodies jolted. Streets unforgiving.

A bus crashed into the back of an SUV on Schenectady Avenue near Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the bus was following too closely and struck the SUV as both vehicles slowed or stopped. One driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and whiplash. Nine bus passengers, including several children and two seniors, were listed as involved but not seriously hurt. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The impact left the SUV’s rear and the bus’s front damaged. No other causes were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 1 - A red-light runner tore through Ocean Parkway. The Audi slammed an Uber, then plowed into a family in the crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Survivors watched, hurt and helpless, as medics tried to save the fallen.

According to the NY Daily News (April 1, 2025), a crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn left a mother and her two daughters dead after a speeding Audi, driven by Miriam Yarimi, struck an Uber and then pedestrians in a crosswalk. Police said Yarimi was driving about 50 mph in a 25 mph zone and ran a red light with a suspended license. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, reckless driving, and other offenses. The article quotes survivor Shakhzod Ahmedova: "After the car crash, we just saw the car flipped over and two kids on the ground. We were scared." The incident highlights the lethal consequences of unlicensed, reckless driving and raises questions about enforcement and street design on major corridors like Ocean Parkway.

• Speeding Audi Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi struck a mother and her daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The crash killed three. The youngest son was left fighting for life. The driver, with a long record of violations, now faces manslaughter charges.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi through a Brooklyn crosswalk, killing Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana and Debra. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police said the victims were 'legally crossing the street in a crosswalk when the driver's speeding Audi struck them.' Yarimi’s car had over 93 traffic violations. She told first responders she was 'possessed' and is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. The article notes Yarimi’s history of paranoid social media posts and erratic behavior. She has been charged with manslaughter. The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and raises questions about enforcement against repeat traffic offenders.

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

Mar 30 - A 32-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head contusion after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened late at night. Police cited improper lane usage as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male e-bike driver, wearing a helmet, was injured with a head contusion and remained conscious. The collision involved a 2020 SUV making a left turn and the e-bike, both traveling north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The e-bike driver’s helmet use is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 30 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Beverley Road. A driver and passenger suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and bodies broke in Brooklyn’s night.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn at 9:49 p.m. One vehicle was making a right turn northbound, the other traveling straight westbound. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The 37-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A 30-year-old male passenger in the same vehicle sustained internal head injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 30 - A driver sped down Ocean Parkway, slammed into a Camry, then struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. Three died. The youngest clings to life. The Audi’s driver had a suspended license. The street ran red with grief.

ABC7 reported on March 30, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on Ocean Parkway in Midwood killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 5 and 8, and critically injured her 4-year-old son. The article states, "A driver has been charged after a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two young daughters and critically injured her son." Police say Miriam Yarimi, driving an Audi with a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in the crosswalk. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter, reckless driving, and failing to yield. The Camry was an Uber with children inside, who were also hurt. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it "a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed, reckless drivers and the vulnerability of families crossing city streets.

• Mother And Daughters Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A late-night crash on Ditmas Avenue sent a 25-year-old driver to the hospital with neck injuries. Two sedans and an SUV collided head-on and side-on, with driver inexperience cited as a key factor in the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 PM on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicles were involved: a 2014 Kia sedan traveling west, a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east, and a 1997 Toyota sedan making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact included the center front end of the Kia, the left side doors of the Jeep, and the left rear quarter panel of the Toyota. The 25-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured with a neck contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' as the contributing factor for the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers navigating complex traffic movements.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A car struck a mother and her two daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. All three died. A young boy fights for life. The driver’s license was suspended. The Audi hit another car, then pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s danger is no secret.

According to ABC7 (published March 29, 2025), a 34-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages six and eight, were killed when an Audi, driven by Mariam Yarimi on a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway. A four-year-old boy remains in critical condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The Audi went airborne after the collision. Residents described chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating whether speed or a red light violation contributed. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent systemic dangers for pedestrians on city streets.

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

Mar 28 - Two sedans slammed together on Kings Hwy. A 42-year-old woman behind the wheel took the hit—shoulder, arm, whiplash. Both cars wrecked at the front. No pedestrians. Metal and flesh bore the brunt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Kings Hwy and Avenue D in Brooklyn at 4:30 AM. The crash involved a 2018 Honda sedan making a left turn and a 2023 Infiniti sedan traveling straight. The Honda’s left front bumper struck the Infiniti’s center front end. The 42-year-old female Honda driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, plus whiplash, but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - A bus traveling south and a pick-up truck heading east collided at Cortelyou Rd. Both drivers and two passengers suffered injuries and shock. The crash caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles, highlighting critical vehicular errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn involving a southbound bus and an eastbound pick-up truck. The bus's right front quarter panel and the truck's left front bumper sustained damage. The bus driver, a 46-year-old woman, and the truck driver, a 42-year-old man, were both injured and experienced shock. Two passengers in the bus, aged 17 and 59, were also injured and in shock. All occupants were restrained with harnesses and none were ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors led to the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A sedan driven by an inexperienced driver made a right turn on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn, colliding with parked vehicles. Two vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and shock. The crash exposed risks tied to driver inexperience and limited visibility.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn around 3:30 PM. The sedan, traveling northwest, was making a right turn when it struck parked vehicles, including a stationary SUV and van. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. Two occupants in the sedan, the driver and front passenger, both sustained back injuries and were in shock. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver held a valid New York license. The collision damaged the sedan's right front bumper and the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver error and limited sightlines as central to the crash, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - A 24-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a bus made a right turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors, highlighting dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 1635 Albany Ave in Brooklyn at 8:25 AM. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body but remained conscious. The crash involved a 2014 MTA bus traveling west, making a right turn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors without assigning clear fault but notes no damage to the bus. There is no indication of pedestrian error or safety equipment use. The incident underscores the risks posed by bus maneuvers at intersections, where driver actions such as turning can result in serious injuries to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

• E-Bike Rider Runs Stop, Kills Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-23

Mar 22 - A 79-year-old woman bicyclist suffered a severe arm fracture after a flatbed truck collided with her on Kings Hwy. Both vehicles traveled northbound. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious, but the crash caused significant injury and trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy in Brooklyn at 15:25. A flatbed truck traveling northbound struck a 79-year-old female bicyclist also going northbound. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision happened. The flatbed truck had no occupants at the time, and no damage was reported to the bike. The incident highlights the dangers bicyclists face when sharing the road with large vehicles, even without explicit driver fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A 76-year-old woman crashed her SUV on Avenue B. She suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious. No other people were hurt. The SUV’s right front was smashed. Police listed no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old woman driving a 2016 Honda SUV eastbound on Avenue B in Brooklyn crashed at 10:15 p.m. The SUV’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were reported injured. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the impact and the injuries to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - A Brooklyn crash on Clarendon Rd injured a 21-year-old female passenger with head trauma and whiplash. The collision involved a pickup truck and an SUV making a left turn. Defective brakes on one vehicle contributed to the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:55 on Clarendon Rd in Brooklyn. A pickup truck traveling south collided with a westbound SUV making a left turn. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure played a role in the crash. A 21-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt, sustained head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The driver errors identified focus on vehicle maintenance failure rather than driver behavior. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - A distracted SUV driver struck a parked sedan on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:45 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2020 SUV and a 2013 sedan. The SUV was traveling south and struck the left rear bumper of the parked sedan with its right front bumper. The driver of the SUV, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factors to the crash. The sedan was parked at the time of impact, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19