Red Lights, Dead Pedestrians—City Waits, People Die

Apr 14 - Two SUVs slammed together near 36th Street. A man gripped his shoulder. A woman’s neck snapped back. A toddler rode unbelted on a lap. Children sat silent in the back. Metal and glass, pain and fear.

Two SUVs crashed on 3rd Avenue near 36th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one SUV was turning left while the other went straight. A 36-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury. A 36-year-old woman sustained whiplash. A toddler, unbelted and riding on a lap, was among several children in the vehicles. The report lists no specific driver errors, only 'Unspecified' contributing factors. No further details on helmet or signal use appear in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Gowanus Expressway. Three people hurt. Police cite unsafe speed. Shock and pain followed. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. The danger did not end.

Three vehicles—a sedan and two SUVs—collided on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 21-year-old male driver with leg injuries, a 34-year-old female passenger with pain and shock, and a 29-year-old male driver also in shock. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The crash left metal bent and bodies shaken, with the cause rooted in speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - SUV turned right at unsafe speed. E-bike rider struck, injured in leg. Brooklyn night, metal and flesh. Police cite unsafe speed. Streets unforgiving.

An SUV making a right turn at unsafe speed collided with an e-bike on 24th Street in Brooklyn. The 20-year-old e-bike rider suffered a leg injury and was in shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. Both the SUV driver and a passenger were involved but not seriously hurt. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers move too fast for city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - E-bike hit a woman crossing 38th Street with the signal. She suffered abdominal pain. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed. The street stayed loud. The night stayed dangerous.

An e-bike struck a 23-year-old woman as she crossed 38th Street at 5th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the e-bike disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed. The woman suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any helmet use or other equipment. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street marked by risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A 53-year-old woman was hit by a bike on 53rd Street. She suffered a facial abrasion. The cyclist was 17, unlicensed, and uninjured. Police cited confusion as a factor.

A 53-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 17-year-old cyclist struck her on 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the woman was getting on or off a vehicle when the crash occurred. She suffered a facial abrasion and was in shock. The cyclist, who was unlicensed and riding south, was not injured. Police listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 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

Apr 9 - SUV hit a cyclist on 4th Avenue. The rider suffered a leg injury. Three car occupants listed, none hurt. Police list contributing factors as unspecified. The street stays dangerous.

A collision on 4th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn left a 40-year-old cyclist injured in the leg. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a bike were both traveling north when they collided. The cyclist was hurt, suffering an abrasion to the knee, while three SUV occupants were uninjured. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the report. The crash highlights the ongoing risks for cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 7 - A Subaru SUV turned left on 5th Avenue. A young man crossed against the light. Steel hit flesh. The pedestrian’s arm broke the silence. Shock lingered as traffic moved on.

A Subaru SUV made a left turn at 5th Avenue and 36th Street in Brooklyn. A 22-year-old man, crossing against the signal, was struck. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered an arm injury and was in shock. The SUV showed no damage. Driver error—failure to yield—was listed as the main factor. The report notes the pedestrian crossed against the signal, but the driver’s failure to yield is called out first. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804247 - 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 truck struck a sedan from behind on the Gowanus Expressway. Two men were hurt. Slippery pavement and vehicle factors played a role. Metal, glass, and shock in the night.

A tractor truck hit a sedan's rear on the Gowanus Expressway in Brooklyn. Two men, one driver and one passenger, suffered injuries. According to the police report, 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the crash. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the truck, moving straight, struck it. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger of heavy vehicles and road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802627 - 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 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 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 27 - A 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries after a collision with a sedan on 38th Street in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speeds, causing a violent impact that left the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:53 on 38th Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed,' highlighting critical failures in obeying traffic laws. The bicyclist’s contributing factors included 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' but the primary fault lies with the sedan driver. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling eastbound, struck the bicyclist at the center front end with no reported damage to the vehicle. The violent impact underscores systemic dangers posed by driver negligence in Brooklyn’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A sedan struck another car from behind on Prospect Expressway East. The driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving a 2019 sedan south on Prospect Expressway East rear-ended another vehicle. She was the only person injured, suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. The report notes she was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists no specific contributing factors. The sedan struck the center back end of the other vehicle. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 28-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling north in Brooklyn was making a left turn when it struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision, highlighting systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800915 - 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 21 - A young cyclist, riding south on 37th Street near 3rd Avenue, was struck hard. His left leg ripped open, blood pooling on the asphalt. The bike’s front crushed. Unsafe lane changing tore through flesh and steel. He stayed conscious.

A 20-year-old male cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his left leg after a violent collision on 37th Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report details that the cyclist, heading south, was struck with enough force to crush the bike’s front and leave blood pooling on the street. The police report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not list helmet use as a contributing factor. The victim remained conscious at the scene. The focus remains on the danger created by unsafe lane changes, as highlighted by the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19