Blood on the Asphalt, Blame on Their Hands

A speeding sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Belt Parkway. One passenger suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives rattled.

A sedan, pursued by police, struck a parked SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Five men were involved. One front passenger, age 41, suffered a bruised arm. The other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The sedan hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

E-scooter rider struck on Remsen Avenue. Driver inattention listed. Man, 36, suffered back contusion. Streets failed to protect. Another wound in Brooklyn’s traffic grid.

A 36-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. The rider, who was driving straight ahead, suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

Two cars slammed together on E 96 St and Avenue L. Three passengers hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Bodies bruised. Brooklyn streets bear the scars.

A sedan and an SUV collided at E 96 St and Avenue L in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 48-year-old male rear passenger, a 25-year-old male front passenger, and a 29-year-old male driver. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured occupants were conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan and pickup collided on Paerdegat 1 St. Obstructed views and driver distraction led to impact. One passenger hurt. Metal and glass scattered. Streets failed to protect.

A sedan and a pickup truck collided on Paerdegat 1 St in Brooklyn. One passenger, a 34-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and shock. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person injured and several others shaken. Systemic dangers remain when drivers cannot see and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV and sedan collided on Belt Parkway. Two people hurt. Driver inattention and inexperience listed. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two people were injured: a 47-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries, and a 55-year-old female passenger sustained back injuries. Both reported pain and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No other causes are cited. The crash left metal bent and people hurt. The system failed to protect them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a 69-year-old man crossing Avenue J. The car’s front bumper struck his head. He was left injured. The driver was making a right turn. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A 69-year-old man was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing at Avenue J and East 108th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn when its left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a head injury and abrasion. The driver, a 65-year-old man, was licensed and wearing a seatbelt. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A sedan struck trouble on E 79th. Two men, driver and passenger, suffered chest injuries. Both left in shock. Metal and bodies took the hit. Brooklyn night, pain and sirens.

A sedan crashed near 762 E 79th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old male front passenger were injured, both suffering chest injuries and shock. The vehicle, a 2009 Hyundai sedan, sustained damage to its left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A school bus veered off course in Flatbush. Metal crumpled. A woman and boy fell. The boy’s arm broke. The woman’s neck and hip throbbed. The bus smashed a fence. Sirens wailed. Both survived. The driver stayed. The city’s danger remained.

ABC7 reported on April 9, 2025, that a 66-year-old school bus driver struck a 43-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, Brooklyn. The driver told police he 'hit the gas instead of the brakes, jumped the curb and struck the pedestrians before smashing into a fence.' The woman suffered neck and hip pain; the boy’s arm broke. Both were hospitalized and are expected to survive. No charges were immediately filed. The bus remained at the scene. The article notes the investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights risks at intersections and the consequences of driver error, especially when large vehicles enter pedestrian space.

• School Bus Jumps Curb, Hits Two Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-04-09

A speeding driver with a suspended license ran a red light in Brooklyn. Her car struck a mother and two young children. All three died. The driver faced manslaughter charges. The street bore the weight of loss and metal.

NY Daily News (April 6, 2025) reports that Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license for lapsed insurance, sped through a red light in Brooklyn on March 29. Her Audi struck a family, killing a mother and two small children. Police said Yarimi was 'reportedly speeding, ran a red light, and struck the family.' Prosecutors allege she told first responders she was possessed at the time. The article details Yarimi’s history as a victim of sexual abuse by a former NYPD officer, but the crash itself highlights systemic failures: a suspended license, unchecked speed, and a fatal intersection. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and families on New York City streets.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Stanley Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered arm abrasions. No other injuries reported. Both vehicles showed no visible damage.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided at 272 Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured the 23-year-old woman driving the motorcycle. According to the police report, she suffered abrasions to her arm but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. Both vehicles had no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV and sedan collided on Seaview Ave. Two women suffered back injuries. Police cite failure to yield and improper turning. Streets remain unforgiving for those inside cars.

A crash on Seaview Ave at Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn involved an SUV and a sedan. Two women, ages 49 and 56, were injured with back trauma. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield the right-of-way and turned improperly. The SUV was making a left turn while the sedan traveled straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The impact left two occupants hurt and others shaken, underscoring the danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

E-scooter hit a 68-year-old man at Flatlands Ave and E 80 St. The impact tore his arm. Police cite vehicular factors. Brooklyn street, night, blood on the asphalt.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was injured when an e-scooter struck him at Flatlands Ave and E 80 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. The man suffered abrasions to his arm and was conscious at the scene. The e-scooter's front end hit the pedestrian at the intersection. Police data lists 'Other Vehicular' as the cause, highlighting a driver error. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A mother and two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. The car struck them in the crosswalk. The driver sped, license suspended, dozens of violations. A son clings to life. The street holds the mark. Lawmakers call for speed limiters.

CBS New York (2025-04-02) reports that Miriam Yarimi faces arraignment after a crash in Midwood, Brooklyn killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 8 and 5, as they crossed Ocean Parkway. Police say Yarimi was speeding, rear-ended another car, and hit the family in the crosswalk. Her license was suspended, with 'dozens of violations and $10,000 of unpaid fines.' NYPD Commissioner Tisch stated, 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The crash renewed calls for Albany lawmakers to mandate speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders, with a bill proposed to require such technology for drivers with more than six camera violations.

• Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-02

A driver sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck an Uber, flipped, then hit a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The lone surviving son remains in critical condition.

According to the New York Post (2025-04-01), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi at 50 mph—twice the speed limit—without a license, insurance, or registration. She ran a red light at Quentin Road and Ocean Parkway, striking an Uber and then a family lawfully crossing. Natasha Saada, 32, and her daughters Diana, 8, and Debra, 5, were killed. Only Saada’s son survived, hospitalized in critical condition. The article quotes survivor Mahbuba Ahmedova: “When I opened my eyes, I saw two kids were killed, and I thought they were my kids.” Yarimi faces three counts of manslaughter. The crash exposes the lethal risk of unchecked speeding and unlicensed driving on city streets.

• Speeding Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01

A driver ran a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The youngest boy fights for life. Charges include manslaughter and reckless driving. Systemic failures linger.

NY Daily News reported on March 31, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi faces charges after fatally striking Natasha Saada and her three children in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Police say Yarimi 'careened into them' at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, running a red light and speeding. The mother and two daughters, ages 5 and 8, died at the hospital. The 4-year-old son remains in critical condition. Yarimi faces counts of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed driving. The article notes Yarimi's prior legal battles with the city and her involuntary psychiatric commitment after the crash. The case highlights ongoing risks at city intersections and the deadly consequences when drivers ignore signals and speed limits.

• Brooklyn Mother, Children Killed in Crosswalk Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-31

A mother and her two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. The driver, on a suspended license, crashed after colliding with another car. She had a long record of violations. The victims were leaving Shabbat services. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 32, drove her Audi with a suspended license on Ocean Parkway in Gravesend. She collided with a Toyota Camry, then struck and killed a mother and her two daughters, ages 8 and 6, as they left Shabbat services. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed Yarimi's license status. The article reports Yarimi had 'over 93 traffic violations on WIGM8KER including 20 speeding tickets,' and a recent ticket for 'speeding through a school zone.' Yarimi was arrested at the scene, but charges were pending at publication. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and repeated failures to keep high-risk drivers off city streets.

• Suspended Driver Kills Family On Parkway, New York Post, Published 2025-03-30

An Audi driver with a suspended license turned at a red. She struck a family crossing Ocean Parkway. A mother and two daughters died. Their son fights for life. Another family in a hit car suffered minor wounds. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two daughters were killed when an Audi A3, driven by Miriam Yarimi, turned right on red and struck them in Midwood, Brooklyn. Police said Yarimi’s license was suspended. The car first hit a Toyota Camry, then continued forward, hitting the family in the crosswalk. The article quotes NYPD Commissioner Tisch: 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' Yarimi faces multiple charges, including manslaughter and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash left a young boy in critical condition and injured another family. The incident highlights the dangers of unlicensed driving and the risks at busy intersections.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-29