Blood on Broadway, Silence at City Hall

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

SUV struck on Myrtle Avenue. Alcohol involved. One woman, age 60, injured with concussion. Police report lists alcohol as a factor. Streets remain dangerous for all.

A crash on Myrtle Avenue at Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn involved a station wagon/SUV. According to the police report, alcohol was a contributing factor. A 60-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a concussion. Another 60-year-old woman, listed as an occupant, had unspecified injuries. Two others, both infants, were present but their injuries were unspecified. The police report highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as a key factor in the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a woman crossing with the signal at Dekalb and St Nicholas. Her leg fractured. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed sharp.

A 28-year-old woman crossing Dekalb Avenue at St Nicholas Avenue was struck by a sedan. She suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The crash highlights driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV hit a woman crossing Knickerbocker Avenue. She suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The pain stayed real.

A 34-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Knickerbocker Avenue at Weirfield Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash happened. The pedestrian suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A sedan hit a 19-year-old crossing Melrose Street. The pedestrian suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. Impact came as the car turned left. System failed to protect the walker.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing Melrose Street at Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, making a left turn, hit him. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The report does not mention any error by the pedestrian. The impact point was the car's left front bumper, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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 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 moped at Suydam and Bushwick. One moped rider injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Night, metal, blood, sirens. System failed the vulnerable again.

An SUV and a moped collided at Suydam Street and Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one moped rider, a 29-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. The crash involved two vehicles: a 2011 Audi SUV traveling south and a 2024 Zhen moped turning left. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other serious injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803634 - 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

An SUV turning left on Evergreen Avenue hit a northbound cyclist going straight. The cyclist, helmeted but injured in the face, suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The cyclist remained conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at Evergreen Avenue near Grove Street in Brooklyn at 18:13. The SUV, traveling east, was making a left turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist going straight. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained facial injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV had two occupants, both belted, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The impact point was the SUV's left rear bumper. The police narrative emphasizes the collision of metal and flesh, highlighting the severity of the cyclist's injuries despite helmet use. No victim fault or behavior was cited as contributing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804513 - 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

A motorcycle rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being partially ejected in a rear-end collision on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance, causing the crash at midnight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling north. The motorcycle rider, a 49-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe following distance ('Following Too Closely') and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the motorcycle from behind, impacting the motorcycle's center front end and the sedan's center back end. There was no vehicle damage reported. The motorcycle rider was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was in shock after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and from Pennsylvania. The crash happened at midnight, highlighting systemic dangers related to driver inattention and tailgating.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803643 - 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 moped rider traveling west was struck by an eastbound SUV distracted at the wheel. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s lower leg. The driver’s inattention led to a harsh impact on the moped’s front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hancock Street near Irving Avenue in Brooklyn shortly after midnight. A moped traveling westbound was hit by an eastbound Ford SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right rear bumper of the SUV. The moped rider, a 24-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in mixed-vehicle traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801882 - 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 crashed into a slowing bus on Wilson Avenue. A woman on the bus suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Night fell hard in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended a bus on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 p.m. The bus was slowing or stopping when the sedan struck its center back end. Three people were on the bus. A 36-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the sedan driver. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash left a vulnerable passenger hurt, underscoring the risk when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turned left and hit a motorscooter on Halsey Street. The rider was thrown and injured. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. The crash left the rider with knee and leg wounds.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Halsey Street in Brooklyn struck a westbound motorscooter at 12:30 p.m. The motorscooter driver, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. The sedan's left front bumper and the motorscooter's center front end were damaged. The motorscooter driver wore a helmet, but no victim actions contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04