Flatbush Bleeds While City Stalls—Demand Barriers Before More Kids Pay

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

SUV reversed on Flatbush. Struck a 15-year-old boy crossing with the signal. Arm and internal injuries. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile to the young.

A station wagon SUV backed up on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a 15-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' The teen suffered injuries to his arm and internal injuries. The driver and a child passenger were not reported injured. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet or signal use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a young girl as she got on or off a vehicle. She suffered a head injury and fracture. The street saw pain and shock. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn bore witness.

A sedan struck a female pedestrian child on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. She was injured in the head and suffered a fracture while getting on or off a vehicle. According to the police report, her emotional state was shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Another occupant and a witness were present but not seriously hurt. The crash left a mark on a vulnerable road user, with the system silent on blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV hit a woman crossing Woodruff Ave at Parade Pl. She took the blow to her shoulder. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The bruise stayed with her.

A 37-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Woodruff Ave at Parade Pl in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The woman suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. No other factors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

BMW swings wide on Foster. Jeep barrels straight. Metal tears. A girl, seven, strapped in back. A man, fifty-one, clutches his back. Both hurt. U-turn gone wrong. Street falls silent.

A BMW making a U-turn on Foster Avenue collided with a Jeep traveling straight on Bedford Avenue. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' A seven-year-old girl, riding as a rear passenger, and a 51-year-old man suffered injuries. The report states, 'A BMW swings wide for a U-turn. A Jeep comes straight. Metal screams. A girl, age seven, sits strapped in back. A man clutches his back in shock.' Both vehicles were sedans. The police report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805578 - 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 bus turning on Bedford Avenue hit an eight-year-old boy and a woman. Both suffered broken bones. Drivers and passengers reeled from whiplash. The street echoed with pain.

A bus making a right turn on Bedford Avenue near Farragut Road struck two pedestrians: an eight-year-old boy and a 43-year-old woman. Both suffered fractures and dislocations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. Several vehicle occupants, including drivers, were also injured, many with whiplash. The police report details the impact: 'Metal strikes flesh. An eight-year-old boy and a woman, 43, both pedestrians, suffer broken bones. Drivers and passengers clutch at whiplashed backs.' The crash left pain and chaos on the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 cyclist hit a parked SUV on Lenox Road. He flew from his bike, shoulder bloodied, bruised. The driver was unharmed. Night fell. The street kept moving.

A man riding north on Lenox Road near Flatbush Avenue struck the front quarter panel of a parked Toyota SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and a bloodied shoulder. The SUV driver was not injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash involved a bike and a stationary SUV. The police report notes the cyclist was not using safety equipment, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The street lights flickered on as the injured cyclist remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

A sedan struck a cyclist on Flatbush Ave. The rider, 23, suffered pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.

A sedan collided with a cyclist on Flatbush Ave at Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old cyclist was injured, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist, who was slowing or stopping. The driver of the sedan was licensed and headed north. No helmet or signal issues were listed for the cyclist. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803579 - 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 73-year-old woman suffered back injuries when her SUV was struck on Foster Avenue. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A 73-year-old woman driving a Honda SUV was injured in a crash on Foster Avenue at East 24th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained damage to the left rear bumper. The police report does not specify any driver errors or additional contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

Sedan struck while turning left on Ocean Parkway. Improper lane use. Front passenger suffers head injury and shock. Metal twists. Lives change. Brooklyn street, evening rush.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 17:45 on Ocean Parkway near Parkville Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan was making a left turn, the other going straight. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver error in lane handling. The impact hit the right rear of the turning car and the left front of the other. A 42-year-old woman in the front passenger seat of the struck vehicle suffered head injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt. The report notes her complaint of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 49-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights driver failure to yield dangers.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Caton Ave in Brooklyn at 8:45 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Honda SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian but indicates the driver was making a left turn, a maneuver requiring yielding to pedestrians. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker flew through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection is known for danger. Delivery speed and city policy collide.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after being struck by an e-bike delivery worker who "sped through a stop sign" at Franklin and India streets 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 as the investigation continued. The article notes that the intersection is a known trouble spot, with Collins stating, "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The report highlights systemic issues: delivery app pressures, lack of regulation, and a street design that encourages risky moves. City data shows e-bikes account for a small share of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues.

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