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 2025-11-08

Apr 6 - A mother and two children died in Midwood. Miriam Yarimi sped through a red light with a suspended license. Her Audi struck the family. Police say she ran the light. The crash ended three lives on a Brooklyn street.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-04-06), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi at high speed through a red light in Midwood, Brooklyn, on March 29, with a suspended license. Police and prosecutors state she struck and killed a mother and her two young children. The article quotes, "Yarimi was speeding in her Audi when she ran a red light and struck the family." Yarimi told first responders she was 'possessed' at the time. The report highlights her suspended license and excessive speed, both clear driver errors. The case underscores ongoing risks for pedestrians and families on city streets, and raises questions about license enforcement and traffic safety in New York.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 2 - A car tore down Ocean Parkway. It struck a mother and her three children. Only the youngest survived. He lost a kidney. The driver sped, ran a red, drove uninsured, license suspended. The street became a killing ground.

According to the New York Post (April 2, 2025), a 4-year-old boy remains in critical condition after a crash on Ocean Parkway killed his mother and two sisters. The article reports, "Yarimi, 35, was driving nearly double the speed limit when her Audi allegedly struck an Uber, flipped and mowed down the family." Police say Miriam Yarimi drove with a suspended license, no insurance, and expired registration, and ran a red light. She faces multiple charges, including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash also injured an Uber driver and passengers. The case highlights the lethal consequences of unchecked speeding and gaps in enforcement against unlicensed, uninsured drivers.

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

Apr 1 - A mother and two children died on Ocean Parkway. A driver with a suspended license and a record of violations struck them. The road has claimed many lives before. Residents see speeding daily. Calls for change echo. Danger remains.

The New York Post (April 1, 2025) reports that Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn has seen 20 deaths since 2014, with nearly 2,400 injuries since 2012. On March 30, Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license and 93 prior traffic violations, crashed into an Uber and then into a family, killing Natasha Saada and two of her children. A third child remains in critical condition. The article quotes Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives: Ocean Parkway is 'one of Brooklyn's most dangerous roads.' Residents and advocates demand stronger safety measures, including speed-limiting technology for repeat offenders. Mayor Eric Adams is open to lowering the speed limit, but state approval is needed. Despite Vision Zero, Ocean Parkway remains hazardous for pedestrians.

• Ocean Parkway Crash Exposes Deadly Pattern, New York Post, Published 2025-04-01

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi tore through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. The driver, with a record of 93 violations, faces manslaughter charges. The street became a killing ground.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, 35, struck and killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana, 7, and Debra, 5, as they crossed legally in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police say Yarimi’s Audi was speeding. The article notes her car had over 93 prior traffic violations. Yarimi reportedly told first responders she was 'possessed' and referenced 'the devil in me.' She faces manslaughter and related charges. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and the deadly consequences when enforcement fails. Yarimi is undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital.

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

Mar 30 - A suspended driver in an Audi struck a mother and her children in Gravesend. The car flipped, crushing them as they crossed. Three died. One child clings to life. The driver had a long record of violations. The street stayed silent.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi, whose license was suspended, drove an Audi into a Brooklyn family, killing Natasha Saada and her two daughters. Dashcam footage 'shows the overturned Audi mowing down the family as they crossed the road.' Yarimi's car had over 93 violations, including 20 speeding tickets and five red-light violations since August 2023. Police said the car 'smashed into an Uber and went careening onto the sidewalk, striking victims.' Yarimi refused to speak to police, asking only for a lawyer. The crash exposes gaps in enforcement against repeat traffic offenders and raises questions about how suspended drivers remain on city streets.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, New York Post, 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 2025-11-08

Mar 29 - A mother and her two daughters died on Ocean Parkway. A driver with a suspended license crashed, then hit the family in a crosswalk. The youngest son survived after surgery. Nine others were hurt. The street ran red with grief.

According to the New York Post (March 29, 2025), a suspended driver with a record of '15 school zone speeding and red-light tickets in the last 12 months' collided with an Uber and struck a family crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn’t have been on the road.' The crash killed Natasha Saada, 35, and her daughters, Diana, 7, and Debra, 5. A four-year-old son was critically injured but survived surgery. The Audi driver, Miriam Yarimi, was arrested at the scene. Policy gaps loom: Yarimi’s history of fines and violations did not keep her off the road. Both drivers were to be tested for impairment. The incident highlights systemic failures in keeping dangerous drivers away from city streets.

• Mother And Daughters Killed On Ocean Parkway, New York Post, 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 2025-11-08

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 2025-11-08

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 2025-11-08

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 2025-11-08

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 2025-11-08

Mar 13 - Two taxis collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 7:51 a.m. Following too closely caused a rear-end crash. Two passengers suffered head and full-body injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, at 7:51 a.m., two taxis traveling eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided. The crash involved a rear-end impact, with the striking taxi hitting the center back end of the lead taxi. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Two passengers in the lead taxi were injured: a 25-year-old female with head injuries and a 33-year-old male with injuries to his entire body. Both passengers complained of whiplash, were conscious, and were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the passengers or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Mar 8 - A driver out on bail smashed into a Toyota in Bushwick. The crash killed Hayden Wallace and injured three others. The driver fled, leaving chaos behind. Police tracked him for over a year. Charges stack up, but the loss remains.

NY Daily News (March 8, 2025) reports that Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested after a deadly hit-and-run in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Seabrook had been out on bail for a previous crash involving police. On January 8, 2024, he crashed into a Toyota, killing Hayden Wallace and injuring three others. Seabrook fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle. The article notes, "All accidents are useless but this one was even more useless because [Seabrook] had so many other offenses." Seabrook faces 23 charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene, unlicensed driving, and speeding. The case highlights repeated driver offenses and questions about bail and enforcement. Police needed over a year to arrest Seabrook, who had a history of fleeing crashes and driving without a license.

• Repeat Offender Kills Passenger In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-08

Mar 4 - SUV driver, distracted, hit a moped on Court Street. Moped rider, 26, bruised arm. Impact crushed moped’s front, SUV’s side. No mention of rider fault. Inattention behind the wheel caused harm.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at midnight on Court Street in Brooklyn. A licensed SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a 2024 moped while parked. The moped rider, a 26-year-old man, was driving straight and suffered a contusion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s left side doors and the moped’s front end were damaged. There is no mention of any error or fault by the moped rider. The crash highlights the danger posed by distracted drivers in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08

Mar 3 - A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. It struck a man crouched in the road. The driver fled. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. Police are still investigating. Brooklyn’s streets claim more lives. The toll grows.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was 'crouched in the street to pick up food' when the northbound truck turned right and hit him, according to NYPD officials. The driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes this crash followed two other recent fatal collisions in Brooklyn. The incident underscores persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with drivers leaving crash scenes. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace.

• Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian In Williamsburg, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-03

Mar 2 - A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-02