Precinct 84: Four dead, hundreds hurt, the same streets keep breaking people

May 2 - Box truck struck parked SUV on Clinton Street. One driver injured. Police cite passing too closely. Metal and glass. Pain in the back. System failed to protect.

A box truck hit a parked SUV on Clinton Street at Remsen Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The SUV was parked when the truck, making a left turn, struck its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

May 2 - A stolen Porsche sped down the Belt Parkway. Police set a roadblock. The driver swerved, nearly hitting a lieutenant. A shot rang out. The car crashed. One man died. The state investigates. The road stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that a man was killed after a police-involved shooting during a stolen car stop in Brooklyn. Officers, following new NYPD pursuit rules, did not chase but instead set a roadblock. According to NYPD Chief John Chell, 'We didn't pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic.' The driver, Jumaane Wright, swerved toward officers, nearly striking a lieutenant, who fired a single shot. Wright crashed a mile later and died at the hospital. The Attorney General's investigation is standard for such incidents. The case highlights risks in high-speed police interventions and the ongoing challenge of balancing pursuit policies with public safety.

• Police Roadblock Ends In Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

Apr 30 - A driver sped through a police blockade on the Belt Parkway. He nearly hit a lieutenant. The officer fired. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was arrested. The lieutenant suffered minor injuries. The road closed for investigation.

amNY reported on April 30, 2025, that NYPD officers shot and killed a driver in Brooklyn after a chase on the Belt Parkway. Police said the car had mismatched, stolen Pennsylvania plates. Chief John Chell stated, "They observed a suspicious Porsche with suspicious plates." Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled, re-entered the parkway, and drove through a police blockade, nearly striking a lieutenant. The officer fired, hitting the driver in the chest. The driver died at the scene. A passenger was detained. The article highlights the risks of high-speed chases and the dangers posed by erratic driving and police intervention on city roads.

• Police Kill Driver After Parkway Chase, amny, Published 2025-04-30

Apr 29 - A taxi took a hard hit from behind on Myrtle Avenue. One passenger suffered a back injury. The crash came from following too closely. Metal crumpled. Shock lingered.

A taxi and a sedan collided on Myrtle Avenue near Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash occurred when one vehicle followed too closely, striking the taxi from behind. A 39-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger in the taxi was injured, suffering a back injury and shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi. No other injuries were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 29 - A multi-wheeled vehicle struck a stopped cruiser on Livingston Street. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

A multi-wheeled vehicle rear-ended a stopped CAN AM Spyder cruiser at 141 Livingston Street in Brooklyn. One driver, age 47, was injured with back abrasions. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The impact damaged the back end of the cruiser. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 25 - A driver turned left and struck a woman crossing in East New York. The crash killed her. Police charged the driver months later. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Megan Martin, 30, was arrested for fatally striking Janet Henriquez, 57, at Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened on January 24, just before 9:00 a.m. Police said Martin was making a left turn when she hit Henriquez, who was crossing the street. Charges include failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.' The case highlights persistent risks at busy intersections and the consequences when drivers do not yield to people crossing.

• Driver Charged After Brooklyn Pedestrian Death, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-25

Apr 24 - A 101-year-old woman crossed with the signal. An unlicensed driver turned left and struck her. She died days later. The driver was arrested at the scene. Another deadly crash by an unlicensed driver happened nearby just a week before.

The Brooklyn Paper (April 24, 2025) reports that Taibel Brod, age 101, was hit by a 2023 GMC Yukon while crossing Brooklyn Avenue at Montgomery Street with the walk signal. Police say the driver, Menachem Shagalow, was unlicensed and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to exercise due care, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Brod died from her injuries at Maimonides Medical Center on April 20. The article notes, 'Menachem was arrested at 8:37 p.m. on April 8 shortly after the incident.' This crash follows another fatal collision involving a suspended driver in Brooklyn the previous week. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers from unlicensed drivers and raise questions about enforcement and systemic safety failures.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Paper, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 21 - SUV hit a cyclist on Nassau Street. The rider, a 20-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. The SUV showed no damage. The bike took the blow head-on.

A collision on Nassau Street in Brooklyn left a 20-year-old female cyclist injured after an SUV struck her. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a station wagon or SUV, both traveling straight. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and knee. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage, while the bike was hit at the center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

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 10 - A Honda SUV turned left on Atlantic Avenue. A moped went straight. Metal crashed. The moped driver hit the pavement, leg bruised. Sirens wailed. Driver error: improper turn, inattention.

A Honda SUV turned left at Atlantic Avenue and Nevins Street in Brooklyn, striking a moped traveling straight. The moped driver, age 31, suffered a bruised leg but remained conscious and wore a helmet. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV's right side was crushed. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The moped driver was the only person hurt in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 9 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on Flatbush Ave. The rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles passed too closely. Night, speed, metal, bone.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Passing Too Closely.' The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash still caused serious injury. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver or the other occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 9 - A school bus tore through a fence in Ditmas Park. An eight-year-old boy and his mother took the brunt. Broken arm. Head and neck wounds. The bus mounted the sidewalk, iron twisted, cinderblock shattered. The driver stayed. The street stayed dangerous.

CBS New York reported on April 9, 2025, that a school bus crashed into a fence at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn, injuring an 8-year-old boy and his 43-year-old mother. The article quotes Councilmember Farrah Louis: "It appeared the driver was driving and hit the gas instead of the brakes, trying to avoid another car, and that's how he crashed." No students were on the bus at the time. The victims were hospitalized with serious injuries. Witnesses described the bus waiting for a pedestrian before suddenly jumping the curb and smashing through the fence. The incident highlights ongoing traffic dangers in the area and raises questions about driver error and the need for improved street safety.

• School Bus Slams Fence In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-09

Apr 8 - A sedan hit a 26-year-old man in the crosswalk. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered a head injury. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a concussion and head injury to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 7 - Parked SUV door flung open. Cyclist’s arm torn. Blood on Atlantic Avenue. Driver stands unharmed. Distraction behind the steel. Another wound for Brooklyn streets.

A 26-year-old man riding his bike west on Atlantic Avenue was struck when a parked SUV’s door opened into his path. According to the police report, the cyclist’s arm was split open, leaving him with severe lacerations. The 71-year-old SUV driver was not injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to check for cyclists before opening doors. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 3 - A car turned left on Court Street. A four-year-old crossed with the signal. The bumper struck his leg. His knee crushed. The driver failed to yield. Steel met flesh. A child lay broken.

A four-year-old boy was struck and injured while crossing Court Street at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child crossed with the signal when a car turned left and hit him, crushing his knee. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The boy remained conscious after the crash. The driver’s failure to yield is called out in the official account. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 3 - Two sedans crashed on Joralemon Street. A 56-year-old driver suffered abrasions. Passengers, including a 61-year-old woman, were shaken. No driver errors listed. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sedans collided on Joralemon Street at Clinton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured with abrasions to his entire body. A 61-year-old female front passenger and several other occupants reported unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were sedans, one traveling straight, the other parked. The crash left one driver hurt and others affected. No helmet or signal issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

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 - 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 car struck a family in a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Her young son was left in critical condition. The driver faced charges. The street showed the scars. Mourners filled the night.

The New York Times (March 30, 2025) reported a deadly crash at Ocean Parkway and Quentin Road, Brooklyn. Miriam Yarimi, driving with a suspended license, "barreled into a silver Toyota Camry" before veering into a crosswalk and hitting Natasha Saada and her children. Yarimi was charged with manslaughter, reckless driving, and other offenses. The Audi she drove had a record of 99 violations, including red-light and school-zone speeding tickets. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, "This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and ongoing issues with enforcement and accountability for repeat traffic offenders.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, The New York Times, Published 2025-03-30