Apr 24 - A sedan struck a 14-year-old cyclist on Clinton Street. The crash left her with a bruised leg and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the young rider.

A 14-year-old girl riding a bike was hit by a sedan at Clinton Street and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a contusion to her leg and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan's right front bumper struck the cyclist. No helmet was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify injuries to others. The data points to driver error, not victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - 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

Apr 23 - Taibel Brod crossed with the light. The SUV turned left, struck her. She fell. Two weeks later, she died. The driver had no license. Police charged him. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

NY Daily News reported on April 23, 2025, that Taibel Brod, 101, was killed after an SUV hit her while she crossed Montgomery St. in Crown Heights with the walk signal. The driver, Menachem Shagalow, turned left without a license and struck Brod. Police charged him with aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes Brod’s son, who called the crash a "tragedy." Brod died from her injuries nearly two weeks later. The case highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians, especially from unlicensed drivers and left turns at intersections. No changes to the street were reported.

• Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Brooklyn Elder, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-23

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.

• Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-16

Apr 12 - Two SUVs crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a leg injury. Others escaped with minor or no injuries. The police report lists no clear cause. Metal, speed, pain. The city endures.

Two station wagons—both SUVs—collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. Three others, including a baby, were listed as occupants but suffered only unspecified or minor injuries. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck each other at the front ends. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left one driver hurt and exposed the ongoing risks on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, amny, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.

• Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 7 - Pickup hits SUV from behind on the BQE. Metal buckles. Three men in each car. One man, 49, bruised and clutching his arm. The rest sit silent, strapped in, waiting for help.

A Ford pickup struck the rear of a Honda SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway before dawn. According to the police report, three men rode in each vehicle. One 49-year-old man suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. The others were uninjured but shaken. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled west. The crash left the SUV's rear and the pickup's front crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All occupants wore seat belts. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A car plowed through families on Ocean Parkway. Three killed. Survivors hurt, shaken, haunted. The driver had a suspended license, dozens of violations, unpaid fines. The city’s streets failed to protect the most vulnerable. Pain lingers. Justice waits.

ABC7 reported on April 2, 2025, that a crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two daughters, leaving another family injured and traumatized. The article states, “Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.” The driver, Miriam Yarimi, had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She struck an Uber, then hit families crossing Ocean Parkway, flipping her vehicle. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash exposes systemic failure: a driver with a long record remained on the road. Survivors suffer lasting physical and emotional wounds. The city’s enforcement and oversight remain under scrutiny.

• Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead, ABC7, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - A red-light runner tore through Ocean Parkway. The Audi slammed an Uber, then plowed into a family in the crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Survivors watched, hurt and helpless, as medics tried to save the fallen.

According to the NY Daily News (April 1, 2025), a crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn left a mother and her two daughters dead after a speeding Audi, driven by Miriam Yarimi, struck an Uber and then pedestrians in a crosswalk. Police said Yarimi was driving about 50 mph in a 25 mph zone and ran a red light with a suspended license. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, reckless driving, and other offenses. The article quotes survivor Shakhzod Ahmedova: "After the car crash, we just saw the car flipped over and two kids on the ground. We were scared." The incident highlights the lethal consequences of unlicensed, reckless driving and raises questions about enforcement and street design on major corridors like Ocean Parkway.

• Speeding Audi Kills Mother, Two Children, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi struck a mother and her daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The crash killed three. The youngest son was left fighting for life. The driver, with a long record of violations, now faces manslaughter charges.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi through a Brooklyn crosswalk, killing Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana and Debra. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police said the victims were 'legally crossing the street in a crosswalk when the driver's speeding Audi struck them.' Yarimi’s car had over 93 traffic violations. She told first responders she was 'possessed' and is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. The article notes Yarimi’s history of paranoid social media posts and erratic behavior. She has been charged with manslaughter. The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and raises questions about enforcement against repeat traffic offenders.

• Brooklyn Driver Kills Mother, Two Daughters, New York Post, Published 2025-03-31

Mar 30 - A driver sped down Ocean Parkway, slammed into a Camry, then struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. Three died. The youngest clings to life. The Audi’s driver had a suspended license. The street ran red with grief.

ABC7 reported on March 30, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on Ocean Parkway in Midwood killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 5 and 8, and critically injured her 4-year-old son. The article states, "A driver has been charged after a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two young daughters and critically injured her son." Police say Miriam Yarimi, driving an Audi with a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in the crosswalk. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter, reckless driving, and failing to yield. The Camry was an Uber with children inside, who were also hurt. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it "a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed, reckless drivers and the vulnerability of families crossing city streets.

• Mother And Daughters Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound moped on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Smith Street near Nelson Street in Brooklyn at 14:16. A 27-year-old male moped driver traveling north was hit by a sedan also traveling north but making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The moped driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan’s left turn movement directly led to the collision. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A car struck a mother and her two daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. All three died. A young boy fights for life. The driver’s license was suspended. The Audi hit another car, then pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s danger is no secret.

According to ABC7 (published March 29, 2025), a 34-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages six and eight, were killed when an Audi, driven by Mariam Yarimi on a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway. A four-year-old boy remains in critical condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The Audi went airborne after the collision. Residents described chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating whether speed or a red light violation contributed. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent systemic dangers for pedestrians on city streets.

• Mother And Children Killed On Ocean Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 26 - An SUV slammed into a sedan’s rear on Hamilton Avenue. The sedan driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered bruises to his knee and leg. Both vehicles moved straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hamilton Avenue was struck from behind by a southbound SUV. The sedan’s 41-year-old male driver suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened at 16:50. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at impact, with the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front taking the damage. The report does not list explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information was provided about the SUV’s driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A dump truck making a left turn struck a 36-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk at night in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries and shock. The crash resulted from the truck driver's failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling south in Brooklyn was making a left turn at the intersection of Wolcott Street when it struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Mack truck. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - Two SUVs collided on the Gowanus Ramp, injuring a 45-year-old male driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing. The driver sustained a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:35 on the Gowanus Ramp involving multiple SUVs traveling westbound. The driver of a 2023 BMW SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed when the collision happened. The point of impact was the center front end of the BMW and the right rear bumper of a 2023 Mercedes SUV traveling straight ahead. The 45-year-old male driver of the BMW was injured, suffering a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front and rear quarter panels. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - Luis Cruz stepped from his car. An e-bike delivery worker sped through a stop sign. The crash was sudden. Cruz died on the street. The rider stayed. The intersection has seen this before. The system pushes speed. The danger remains.

Gothamist reported on March 23, 2025, that Luis Cruz, 49, died after an e-bike delivery worker "sped through a stop sign" and struck him as he exited his double-parked car in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Witness Jack Collins said, "He died basically on the spot." The e-bike rider remained at the scene. No arrests were made. The article notes this intersection is known for frequent stop sign violations: "It's not a unicorn incident. It's happened a lot." The piece highlights systemic issues, including delivery app pressures and gaps in e-bike regulation. City data shows e-bikes account for less than 2% of traffic deaths, but the policy debate continues. Lawmakers have called for tighter rules, as delivery workers face incentives to rush.

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

Mar 15 - A 55-year-old man suffered elbow and hand injuries after a sedan traveling north hit him while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian’s right side, causing shock and a minor burn.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 3:47 PM in Brooklyn near 447 Columbia Street. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection and without a crossing signal. A 2023 Honda sedan traveling north struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experienced shock, and complained of a minor burn. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian fault. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - SUV plows into flatbed’s rear on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver and passenger hurt. Police cite inattention and tailgating. Metal crunches. Shock and bruises follow.

According to the police report, at 8:35 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a Dodge SUV rear-ended a Ford flatbed truck. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted, and followed too closely, causing the crash. Both the 67-year-old SUV driver and his 48-year-old front passenger suffered moderate injuries, including back contusions and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. The flatbed’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s front end were damaged. The report highlights driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19