May 6 - A principal drove down Lenox Road, lost control, hit parked cars, and flipped his vehicle. Police pulled him from the wreck. He refused a Breathalyzer. Charges followed. The street bore the scars. The system let him drive. The danger stayed.

According to NY Daily News (2025-05-06), Gregory Jackson, principal of Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, crashed on Lenox Road near Utica Ave. Police say he struck several parked cars and overturned his vehicle around 11:30 p.m. Jackson told police he had 'only one drink.' He refused a Breathalyzer test at the scene. He was charged with driving while intoxicated, driving while impaired, and refusing the test. The Department of Education referred questions to the NYPD. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired drivers and the vulnerability of anyone near city streets, even when parked. Systemic gaps allow such danger to persist.

• Principal Overturns Car In Brooklyn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-06

May 4 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on Flushing Ave. One driver was ejected and injured. Police cite improper lane use and unsafe speed. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. System failed.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at Flushing Ave and Noll St in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury. Several passengers in the sedan were also hurt. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The report notes the motorcycle driver wore a helmet. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left metal bent and lives disrupted. Systemic danger remains on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 3 - A sedan hit a man working in the road at Knickerbocker and Jefferson. He took a blow to the shoulder. Police cite driver inexperience and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The bruise will last.

A 30-year-old man was injured when a sedan struck him as he worked in the roadway at Knickerbocker Avenue and Jefferson Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan hit the man with its center front end while traveling north. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by people on foot when drivers fail to yield and lack experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 3 - A moped slammed into a pickup on Knickerbocker Ave. Two teens hurt. Police cite driver inexperience and ignored signals. Metal, flesh, blood on the street. System failed the young.

A moped carrying two boys, ages 11 and 16, crashed into a pickup truck on Knickerbocker Ave near Stanhope St in Brooklyn. The 11-year-old suffered severe leg lacerations. The 16-year-old driver was bruised. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. The pickup driver, age 66, was not reported injured. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Driver Inexperience' as factors. The system put young riders at risk. No mention of helmet use as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 30 - 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

Apr 24 - A sedan hit a 32-year-old man crossing Wyckoff Avenue. He suffered facial fractures. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The crash left the pedestrian semiconscious at the intersection.

A sedan traveling south on Wyckoff Avenue struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Himrod Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was left semiconscious with facial fractures and dislocation injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The vehicle showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 20 - 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 2025-11-04

Apr 20 - 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 2025-11-04

Apr 17 - 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 2025-11-04

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 11 - 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 2025-11-04

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 2 - 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 2025-11-04

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 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 - 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 2025-11-04

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 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 2025-11-04