Blood on the Asphalt: Who Will Stop the Killing in Precinct 75?

A man, 29, hit at Pitkin and Schenck. His shoulder bruised. He stands on the curb, shaken. The street holds the silence of impact. No driver error listed. The wound remains.

A 29-year-old man was struck at the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a shoulder bruise and stood on the curb after the crash. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The vehicle type was unspecified. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The street fell silent after the crash, marked only by the injury and the shaken survivor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

A sedan struck another vehicle on Cox Place in Brooklyn. The driver, a 61-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Police listed no contributing factors. Streets remain dangerous for all.

A crash involving a sedan occurred at 16 Cox Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left side doors of the parked sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report provides no further narrative or details about the sequence of events. Streets in Brooklyn continue to pose risks, even for those inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

SUV hit a 14-year-old boy at Euclid and Belmont. Head injury. Minor bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed busy. The boy was left in shock.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by an SUV at Euclid Avenue and Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was left in shock. The vehicle, a Chevrolet SUV, hit the boy with its right front bumper while going straight. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No other causes are cited in the report. The boy was at the intersection when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV made U-turn on Pennsylvania Ave. Motorscooter struck. Passenger thrown, leg bruised. Police cite drivers for following too closely. Streets stay dangerous.

A station wagon SUV making a U-turn on Pennsylvania Ave collided with a motorscooter traveling straight. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely.' A 22-year-old female passenger on the motorscooter was partially ejected and suffered a knee and foot contusion. The SUV driver was a 34-year-old woman; the motorscooter driver was a 24-year-old man. The report lists no other injuries. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Systemic risk remains for riders and passengers on Brooklyn streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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

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

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

A pick-up truck turning right hit a 67-year-old man at Nichols Ave and Jamaica Ave. The man suffered head fractures and dislocations. The crash shows the danger turning trucks pose to people on foot.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of Nichols Ave and Jamaica Ave in Brooklyn around 9:30 AM. The pick-up truck was making a right turn when its right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered head injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and the truck was registered in New Jersey. This crash highlights the risk pedestrians face from turning vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

SUV slowed on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Driver distracted. Motorcycle hit rear panel. Rider ejected. Full-body injuries. Unconscious. Helmet on. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 16:57. A southbound motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of a slowing SUV, also heading south. The 46-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected, suffered injuries to his entire body, and lost consciousness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, pointing to the SUV driver's failure to maintain focus. The rider wore a helmet, but helmet use was not a contributing factor. The impact was violent, highlighting the danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an SUV traveling straight on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:43 AM on Flatlands Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 sedan was making a left turn when it collided front-to-front with a 2023 SUV traveling straight north. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old male holding a permit license, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the victim. The collision highlights risks posed by turning vehicles in busy urban corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

A 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck on Lincoln Ave in Brooklyn. The vehicle, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused head abrasions, leaving the child injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Lincoln Ave and Fulton St in Brooklyn around 8:05 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south made a right turn and struck her on the right side doors. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, confirming the point of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

A sedan struck a 40-year-old woman crossing Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused injuries to her entire body and left her in shock. The driver was making a right turn and failed to pay attention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Georgia Avenue near Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:30 PM. The pedestrian was hit by a northbound Dodge sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and suffered injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to notice the pedestrian, leading to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 39-year-old male driver suffered severe whole-body injuries and minor burns in a Belt Parkway crash. The driver was trapped and semiconscious. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The SUV’s center front end took the impact.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 8:09 a.m. involving a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling west. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was trapped inside the vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including minor burns. He was semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged by the impact. Police identified unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver’s behavior beyond unsafe speed, nor does it implicate any other road users. The driver held a valid New York license. This crash underscores the dangers posed by excessive speed on major roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:37 a.m. The driver making a left turn disregarded traffic control, striking a sedan traveling straight. The left-turning driver suffered back injuries and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:37 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans were involved: one traveling west making a left turn, the other traveling east going straight ahead. The driver making the left turn disregarded traffic control, which is cited as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the left-turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the vehicle going straight. The left-turning driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the other driver or victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV rear-ended taxi in Brooklyn. Two women inside taxi hurt. Both suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. SUV driver also injured. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a 2021 Cadillac SUV struck the rear of a 2014 Ford taxi on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:13. The taxi, driven by a 53-year-old woman with a 37-year-old female passenger, was hit while both vehicles traveled south. Both taxi occupants were conscious but suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The SUV driver, alone in the vehicle, was also injured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV's center front and the taxi's center rear took the brunt of the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Ford pick-up truck traveling south rear-ended a stopped vehicle on Van Siclen Ave in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old female driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper, causing moderate injury.

According to the police report, a Ford pick-up truck was stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Ave near Linden Blvd in Brooklyn when it was struck from behind at the left rear bumper. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 63-year-old woman, was wearing a lap belt and harness and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver or the victim, but the collision suggests a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the pick-up truck driver. The impact caused injury severity level 3 to the occupant. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04