Mar 30 - An unlicensed driver sped through a red light on Ocean Parkway. She struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died. The son remains in critical condition. The street filled with chaos and grief.

According to NY Daily News (published March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove with a suspended license and ran a red light on Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, striking a mother and her three children as they crossed legally. Yarimi's Audi, with a history of 21 speed camera and five red light tickets, collided with another car before careening into the family. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, reckless driving, and aggravated unlicensed operation. The crash killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, Deborah and Diana; Saada's son remains in critical condition. The article quotes a relative: 'It's a very sensitive time for us, for our community and for our family.' The case highlights repeated driver violations and the dangers of unlicensed, reckless driving on city streets.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Brooklyn Family, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - 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 2025-11-04

Mar 29 - A mother and two daughters died in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A third child clings to life. Ten hurt. The Audi driver, license suspended, rear-ended a car, then plowed into pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s speed and lawlessness left a family shattered.

ABC7 reported on March 29, 2025, that a mother and her two children were killed while crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the crash was "caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The Audi driver, Mariam Yarimi, 32, had a suspended license. She rear-ended a Toyota Camry, sending her car airborne into a family in the crosswalk. The mother and two daughters died at the scene; a four-year-old boy was critically injured. Ten people were hospitalized. Residents cited chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating speed, possible red-light running, and impairment. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and systemic failures in traffic enforcement.

• Brooklyn Crosswalk Crash Kills Family, ABC7, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 28 - 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 2025-11-04

Mar 27 - 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 2025-11-04

Mar 23 - A sedan struck parked cars on Hart Street. Alcohol played a role. One driver was hurt and left unconscious. The street bore the scars. Brooklyn felt the impact.

A crash involving two sedans and parked vehicles unfolded on Hart Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured and found unconscious. Other occupants, including a child, were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The report notes that the driver had no safety equipment. The crash left visible damage to the vehicles. Driver error—alcohol involvement—was cited as the key factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 22 - A Kia sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, crashed into parked cars on Bushwick Ave. The driver was ejected and badly hurt. A passenger suffered neck injuries. Police found alcohol involved.

According to the police report, a Kia sedan heading north on Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn struck multiple parked vehicles at 3:15 AM. The unlicensed male driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The front passenger, a 31-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver’s unlicensed status and alcohol use were critical errors leading to the crash. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 20 - A sedan struck an e-scooter in Brooklyn, injuring the 43-year-old scooter driver. The collision impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s right side doors. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:00 in Brooklyn near 408 Harman Street. A sedan traveling west struck an e-scooter also moving west. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the scooter’s right side doors. The e-scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the sedan driver’s contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The scooter driver was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors that compromised the safety of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 19 - A 47-year-old man on a moped was struck head-on near Putnam Avenue. Thrown from his seat, his face torn open, he lay in shock on the pavement. The street echoed with silence and blood. No one else was harmed.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man riding a moped northbound on Bushwick Avenue near Putnam Avenue was struck head-on and ejected from his vehicle. The report describes the rider as suffering severe lacerations to the face and lying in shock on the pavement. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the crash. The moped's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report notes that the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver error. No other persons were harmed in the collision. The scene was marked by silence and blood, underscoring the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of those outside of cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 16 - A young man rode east in a Mercedes. The driver looked away. Metal struck. The passenger never left his seat. Death came fast, silent, final. Brooklyn’s streets claimed another life to inattention.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old man was riding as a rear passenger in a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling east on Linden Street near Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states that the driver became inattentive or distracted, leading to a collision. The passenger, who remained in his seat and was wearing a lap belt, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The contributing factor listed in both the vehicle and person data is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other contributing factors were cited. The report does not mention any actions by the victim that contributed to the crash. This fatal incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 14 - A 51-year-old man crossing Myrtle Avenue with the signal was struck by an eastbound SUV. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing upper arm injuries and bruising. Driver inattention and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, at 5 p.m. on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a Jeep SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, which sustained damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with improper passing or lane usage by the driver. The pedestrian’s actions were not cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and lane violations in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 11 - Two sedans traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Two rear passengers suffered whole-body injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue near Halsey Street in Brooklyn at 8:15 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for one driver. Two occupants, a 34-year-old female and a 35-year-old male, both rear passengers restrained by lap belts, sustained injuries to their entire bodies and experienced shock. Both complained of pain or nausea. Neither occupant was ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 11 - A 36-year-old man was struck by a speeding sedan at a Brooklyn intersection. The impact caused facial injuries and incoherence. The driver’s unsafe speed was a key factor. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, suffering minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn at 9:39 AM when a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling north struck him at an intersection near 1803 Broadway. The report cites the driver’s unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact, but the primary cause noted is the driver’s failure to control speed. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a significant impact on the pedestrian despite the lack of damage to the sedan. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 10 - A Hyundai sedan tore into three parked vehicles on Menahan Street. Metal screamed, glass burst, and the driver bled in the wreck. The night reeked of alcohol. The roof folded. The street fell silent, marked by reckless force and shattered steel.

A Hyundai sedan traveling east on Menahan Street near 411 collided with three parked vehicles—a Honda sedan, a Chrysler sedan, and a GMC pick-up truck—according to the police report. The 29-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, suffered severe facial bleeding and was found conscious inside the crumpled Hyundai. The police report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The narrative describes the Hyundai as having 'plowed into three parked cars,' with the scene marked by 'the night smelled of alcohol and steel.' The impact crushed the Hyundai's roof and damaged the rear ends of the parked vehicles. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were reported injured. The report places the responsibility for the crash on the driver's alcohol use, with no mention of any contributing behavior by others.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 10 - An 84-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a right turn on St Nicholas Ave. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian’s upper arm and causing shock and pain.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on St Nicholas Ave near Bleecker St in Brooklyn at 12:20. An 84-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal when a vehicle traveling northwest made a right turn and struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury, was in shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions. This collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 7 - A sedan turned right and struck a 61-year-old woman crossing Bushwick Ave with the signal. She suffered a fractured hip and leg. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s left front bumper took the hit.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old woman was crossing Bushwick Ave at Hancock St in Brooklyn with the signal when a 2023 Chevrolet sedan, making a right turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The driver was licensed and operating legally. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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