Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?
Blood on the Asphalt: Who Will Stop the Killing in Precinct 75?
Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025
The Toll in Blood and Bone
Twelve dead. Fifty-one seriously hurt. That is the cost on the streets of Precinct 75 since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not blink. They do not care if you look away. In the last twelve months alone, five people died and twenty more were left with wounds that do not heal. The youngest was a child. The oldest, a grandmother. Most were walking. Some were crossing with the light. Some never made it to the other side.
A sedan hit a 36-year-old man at Broadway and East New York Avenue. He died at the intersection, another name for the city to forget.BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run. A 57-year-old woman was killed by an SUV while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue with the signal. The driver turned left. She did not get up.Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman.
SUVs and sedans do most of the killing. Out of 4,973 injuries, cars and SUVs account for the largest share. Trucks, buses, motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll. The road does not care what you drive. It only cares that you do not stop.
Reckless Acts, Empty Promises
The carnage is not random. It is not fate. It is the sum of choices. Last week, a young man spun his car in circles at Gateway Center. He lost control. He killed his girlfriend. Police charged him with negligent homicide. “He was doing the dangerous spinning trick in a luxury car… when he slammed into Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting on a curb nearby,” reported the New York Post. The tire marks are still there. The family is not whole.
A relative said, “It was just a freak accident. Nothing intentional. I know that he loved her. He loved her dearly. He’d do anything for her, and she would do the same for him.” Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend.
Leadership: Action or Excuse?
The police in Precinct 75 have the power to stop this. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on reckless turns and drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where people die. But the numbers do not show mercy. The violence continues.
Local leaders have tools. The city can lower speed limits. The state renewed speed cameras. But the blood on the street says it is not enough. Every day of delay is another day for a family to lose someone.
What Now? Demand More
Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. The road will not wait. Why should you?
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Precinct 75 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Precinct 75?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 75?
▸ 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
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-12
- Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-15
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 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
- Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Two Men, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12
Other Representatives
District 54
366 Cornelia St., Brooklyn, NY 11237
Room 526, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 42
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
District 18
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 75 Police Precinct 75 sits in Brooklyn, District 42, AD 54, SD 18.
It contains Brooklyn CB5, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Shirley Chisholm State Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 75
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Linden Blvd▸A sedan hit a woman at Linden Boulevard and Bradford Street. She suffered abrasions. The police report lists no clear driver error. The crash left her conscious but hurt.
A 28-year-old woman walking at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Bradford Street in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan. She sustained abrasions to her entire body and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a Florida-registered sedan traveling northeast. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s injury is noted as 'Injured' with abrasions, and her action at the time is marked as 'Unknown.' No vehicle damage was reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
2Bus Crash on Alabama Avenue Injures Two▸A bus struck on Alabama Avenue. Driver and passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. No pedestrians involved. Streets stay dangerous for all.
A bus crash on Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn left two people injured. According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The bus was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. The toll of large vehicles on city streets continues.
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 Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Cyclist on Georgia Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Georgia Ave at Fulton St. The cyclist suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan traveling east on Georgia Ave struck a northbound cyclist at Fulton St. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the neck and suffered abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, but the cyclist was left hurt. The report does not mention any helmet use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on Pennsylvania Avenue▸A taxi hit a cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street left the rider exposed.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. He was conscious but bruised. The taxi’s front end struck the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed, while the taxi driver and passenger were unhurt.
Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 woman at Linden Boulevard and Bradford Street. She suffered abrasions. The police report lists no clear driver error. The crash left her conscious but hurt.
A 28-year-old woman walking at the intersection of Linden Boulevard and Bradford Street in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan. She sustained abrasions to her entire body and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a Florida-registered sedan traveling northeast. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s injury is noted as 'Injured' with abrasions, and her action at the time is marked as 'Unknown.' No vehicle damage was reported. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.
2Bus Crash on Alabama Avenue Injures Two▸A bus struck on Alabama Avenue. Driver and passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. No pedestrians involved. Streets stay dangerous for all.
A bus crash on Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn left two people injured. According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The bus was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. The toll of large vehicles on city streets continues.
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 Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Cyclist on Georgia Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Georgia Ave at Fulton St. The cyclist suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan traveling east on Georgia Ave struck a northbound cyclist at Fulton St. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the neck and suffered abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, but the cyclist was left hurt. The report does not mention any helmet use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on Pennsylvania Avenue▸A taxi hit a cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street left the rider exposed.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. He was conscious but bruised. The taxi’s front end struck the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed, while the taxi driver and passenger were unhurt.
Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 bus struck on Alabama Avenue. Driver and passenger hurt. Both suffered back injuries. No pedestrians involved. Streets stay dangerous for all.
A bus crash on Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn left two people injured. According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The bus was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. The toll of large vehicles on city streets continues.
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 Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Cyclist on Georgia Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Georgia Ave at Fulton St. The cyclist suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan traveling east on Georgia Ave struck a northbound cyclist at Fulton St. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the neck and suffered abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, but the cyclist was left hurt. The report does not mention any helmet use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on Pennsylvania Avenue▸A taxi hit a cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street left the rider exposed.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. He was conscious but bruised. The taxi’s front end struck the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed, while the taxi driver and passenger were unhurt.
Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash▸A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Cyclist on Georgia Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Georgia Ave at Fulton St. The cyclist suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan traveling east on Georgia Ave struck a northbound cyclist at Fulton St. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the neck and suffered abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, but the cyclist was left hurt. The report does not mention any helmet use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on Pennsylvania Avenue▸A taxi hit a cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street left the rider exposed.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. He was conscious but bruised. The taxi’s front end struck the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed, while the taxi driver and passenger were unhurt.
Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
Sedan Ignores Signal, Strikes Cyclist on Georgia Ave▸A sedan hit a cyclist on Georgia Ave at Fulton St. The cyclist suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan traveling east on Georgia Ave struck a northbound cyclist at Fulton St. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the neck and suffered abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, but the cyclist was left hurt. The report does not mention any helmet use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on Pennsylvania Avenue▸A taxi hit a cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street left the rider exposed.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. He was conscious but bruised. The taxi’s front end struck the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed, while the taxi driver and passenger were unhurt.
Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 cyclist on Georgia Ave at Fulton St. The cyclist suffered neck injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan traveling east on Georgia Ave struck a northbound cyclist at Fulton St. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured in the neck and suffered abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, but the cyclist was left hurt. The report does not mention any helmet use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on Pennsylvania Avenue▸A taxi hit a cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street left the rider exposed.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. He was conscious but bruised. The taxi’s front end struck the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed, while the taxi driver and passenger were unhurt.
Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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
Taxi Strikes Cyclist on Pennsylvania Avenue▸A taxi hit a cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street left the rider exposed.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. He was conscious but bruised. The taxi’s front end struck the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed, while the taxi driver and passenger were unhurt.
Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 hit a cyclist at Pennsylvania and Stanley. The cyclist, ejected and bruised, suffered a head injury. No driver errors listed. The street left the rider exposed.
A taxi and a cyclist collided at Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, according to the police report. He was conscious but bruised. The taxi’s front end struck the bike. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed, while the taxi driver and passenger were unhurt.
Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue, Driver Injured▸Two sedans crashed on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.
Two sedans collided on Jamaica Avenue at Highland Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 55, was injured in the shoulder and reported whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged at the bumpers. No further details on driver actions or safety equipment were provided.
Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue▸Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Streets remain dangerous for all.
Two sedans collided at 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were involved. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. The other two occupants, a 60-year-old woman and an infant, had unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
3Pick-up Truck U-Turn Injures Brooklyn Passengers▸A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave struck cars. Three passengers suffered neck and abdominal injuries. Metal and glass scattered. No driver errors listed. Systemic risk remains.
A pick-up truck making a U-turn on Van Siclen Ave at Stanley Ave in Brooklyn collided with multiple vehicles. According to the police report, three passengers—a 24-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 23-year-old woman—were injured, suffering neck contusions and abdominal pain. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Several drivers and occupants were involved, but only passengers sustained reported injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash underscores the danger of vehicle maneuvers in dense city streets.
2E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Fulton Street▸E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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
E-bike and sedan collided on Fulton Street. Two young occupants injured, one with back pain. Police cite driver inexperience. Shock and pain followed. Streets stayed dangerous.
An e-bike and two sedans collided on Fulton Street near Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man, suffered injuries. The woman reported back pain and shock. The man, a driver, was also in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as the main contributing factor. Both injured persons wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The crash left pain and fear in its wake, underscoring the risks on city streets.
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan on Pitkin▸SUV blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 blew past traffic control on Pitkin. Sedan struck hard. Three hurt, one child. Unsafe lane change listed. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.
A crash on Pitkin Avenue at Sheffield Avenue in Brooklyn left three people injured, including a 7-year-old passenger. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided after the SUV disregarded traffic control and made an unsafe lane change. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including the child, were also hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals and change lanes recklessly.
Taxi Rear-Ends Cyclist on Pitkin Avenue▸A taxi slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 slammed into a cyclist from behind on Pitkin Avenue. The cab’s bumper struck hard. The 46-year-old bled from the head. Two men in the taxi were unhurt. Police cite following too closely.
A 46-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury when a taxi struck him from behind on Pitkin Avenue near New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cab’s front bumper hit the cyclist, causing heavy bleeding. Two 80-year-old men in the taxi were not injured. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain distance.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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
E-Bike Rider Slams Parked Sedans on Williams Ave▸E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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
E-bike rider crashed into parked cars. His head struck hard. He lay stunned, pain in his skull. Two women sat silent in the sedans. Streets stayed still. Distraction led to injury.
An e-bike rider traveling north on Williams Ave struck two parked sedans near Riverdale Ave. According to the police report, the man on the TAIZHOU e-bike hit the cars, suffering a head injury and shock. Two women sat inside the sedans but were not reported injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider wore no helmet, as noted in the narrative, but the primary cause was distraction. The parked cars did not move. No pedestrians were involved.
Head-On Sedan Crash Leaves Three Hurt on Highland Blvd▸Two sedans collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 collided head-on before dawn in Brooklyn. One driver fell asleep. A woman passenger lay crushed but conscious. Two men groaned in pain. Metal twisted. The street fell silent.
Two sedans crashed head-on on Highland Blvd near Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Three people were injured: a 37-year-old woman suffered crush injuries as a front passenger, and two male drivers, ages 42 and 45, were also hurt. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash left metal crumpled and victims in pain.
SUV Fails to Yield, Slams Sedan on Liberty Ave▸SUV struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 struck sedan at dusk on Liberty Ave. Metal crashed. Man bled from his arm. Woman bruised her head. Baby silent. Right-of-way ignored. Streets unforgiving.
A Volkswagen SUV hit a Toyota sedan at Liberty Ave and Ashford St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV failed to yield the right-of-way. A 39-year-old man suffered arm bleeding. A 38-year-old woman in the sedan bruised her head. A baby was present but unhurt. The crash happened as both vehicles went straight. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver error. No other contributing factors were noted.
2Diesel Truck Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue▸A diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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 diesel truck rear-ends a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Metal twists. Two passengers suffer bruises. Evening falls on broken glass and pain.
A diesel tractor truck struck a Ford sedan from behind near 2715 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the truck's front end was mangled. Two passengers in the sedan, a man and a woman, were injured with bruises to the back and shoulder. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling west. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal crumpled and glass shattered in the evening light.
Box Truck Backs Into Sedan, Child Hurt▸Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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
Box truck reversed into sedan on Linden Blvd. A woman and a three-year-old boy in the sedan were injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Metal struck flesh. System failed the smallest passenger.
A box truck backed unsafely into a sedan at 1916 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a woman driving the sedan and a three-year-old boy riding as a passenger suffered injuries. The boy sustained a head injury. Police list 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The crash involved a truck and a sedan, both with licensed drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
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