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 13 - A sedan hit a woman crossing McGuinness Blvd with the signal. She suffered a bruised hip and leg. Driver failed to yield and was distracted. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect her.

A 26-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing McGuinness Blvd at Calyer St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to her hip and upper leg. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians at intersections, even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

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 3 - A driver with a suspended license sped through Brooklyn. She struck a family in the crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Their son was left fighting for life. The driver faces serious charges. The street became a crime scene.

Gothamist reported on April 3, 2025, that Miriam Yarimi, whose license was suspended and who had 'dozens of speeding tickets since 2023,' drove her Audi A3 into a Brooklyn family, killing Natasha Saada and her two daughters. The article quotes prosecutors: Yarimi told police, 'the devil is in my eyes' and 'people are out to get me.' Police say Yarimi was speeding, struck a for-hire car, then hit the family as they crossed the street. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter, assault, and reckless driving. Judge Jevet Johnson ordered her held without bail and kept her license suspended. The case highlights the lethal risk posed by drivers with repeated violations and suspended licenses.

• Suspended Driver Kills Brooklyn Family Crossing, Gothamist, Published 2025-04-03

Apr 1 - 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

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 driver on a suspended license slammed into a family crossing Ocean Parkway. Three died: a mother, two daughters. A young son fights for life. Nine struck. The Audi had a record: dozens of violations, thousands in fines. Impact was swift, final.

According to the New York Post (March 30, 2025), Miriam Yarimi faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges after her Audi A4, driven on a suspended license, struck nine pedestrians in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The crash killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 7 and 5, and left her 4-year-old son in critical condition. Police say Yarimi's car, with over 93 traffic violations and more than $10,000 in fines, collided with another vehicle before plowing into the victims. Mayor Eric Adams called for a full investigation, stating the tragedy demands answers. The case highlights the dangers of repeat traffic offenders and raises questions about enforcement and policy gaps that allow high-risk drivers to remain on city streets.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Children, New York Post, Published 2025-03-30

Mar 29 - A car slammed through a Brooklyn crosswalk. A mother and two daughters died. Her young son clings to life. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens wailed. The driver, unlicensed, faces manslaughter. Ocean Parkway became a scene of sudden loss.

CBS New York reported on March 29, 2025, that a crash on Ocean Parkway killed a mother and her two daughters, ages 5 and 8, while her 4-year-old son was left in critical condition. Police say a Toyota Camry, turning right, was rear-ended by an Audi sedan. The impact pushed the Camry aside, and the Audi continued forward, striking the family in a crosswalk before overturning. The Audi's driver, Miriam Yarimi, 32, was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Police said she was driving on a suspended license. Investigators are examining whether she ran a red light or was speeding. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said, 'This was a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and questions about enforcement of license suspensions.

• Brooklyn Crash Kills Mother, Two Children, CBS New York, Published 2025-03-29

Mar 25 - A motorcycle driver wearing a helmet suffered upper arm injuries when a flatbed truck made an improper turn and collided with the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. The truck’s front center end was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn, a flatbed truck traveling west made an improper turn and struck a motorcycle traveling east. The motorcycle driver, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the motorcycle and the center front end of the truck. The report identifies the truck driver’s error as "Turning Improperly," which caused the collision. The motorcycle driver’s helmet use was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the improper turn led to this injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 25 - A 79-year-old woman suffered head injuries and semiconsciousness after an SUV made a left turn and hit her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian with minor bleeding and serious trauma.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Ford SUV, traveling east on Sutton Street in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained head injuries, resulting in semiconsciousness and minor bleeding. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper, causing center front-end damage to the SUV. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

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 21 - A 49-year-old man lay dying on Franklin Street after an unlicensed e-bike rider struck him head-on. Headlights flashed, steel met flesh, and blood pooled on the Brooklyn pavement. The night swallowed the noise. He did not rise.

A 49-year-old pedestrian was killed on Franklin Street at India Street in Brooklyn when an unlicensed e-bike rider traveling south struck him head-on, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike driver was 'unlicensed' and identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front end of the e-bike, causing severe head injuries and fatal bleeding to the pedestrian. The police report describes the victim as 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk' and 'not at intersection,' but the primary focus remains on the unlicensed status of the e-bike operator and the disregard for traffic control. The narrative details a quiet night interrupted by the crash, with the victim left motionless on the pavement. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 12 - Two sedans crashed at Jackson Street and Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:22 p.m. on Jackson Street near Graham Avenue in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided: a 2008 Volvo making a left turn and a 2022 BMW traveling straight north. The point of impact was the center front end of the Volvo and the right front quarter panel of the BMW. The Volvo driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and bodily injuries to his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Volvo driver’s distraction is specifically noted. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 9 - Two SUVs collided at dawn on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Unsafe lane change and driver distraction led to impact. A front passenger suffered facial bruises. Metal twisted. The road stayed hard.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 5:23 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver changed lanes unsafely while distracted, striking another SUV. The Hyundai was hit on its right rear bumper; the Mercedes took the blow on its left front. A 20-year-old male front passenger in the Mercedes was injured, suffering facial contusions. He was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. These driver errors caused the crash and the passenger's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

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 - Two drivers collided on Meeker Avenue late at night. Both drivers suffered injuries and shock. The crash involved a sport utility vehicle and a box truck, each making improper turns. The impact caused bodily harm but no ejections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:15 on Meeker Avenue involving a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling north making a right turn and a 2016 box truck traveling east making a left turn. Both drivers were cited for 'Turning Improperly,' which contributed to the collision. The SUV was struck on its left front quarter panel, sustaining damage to its left front bumper, while the box truck showed no damage. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old male, and a 39-year-old female front passenger were both injured, suffering knee, lower leg, foot, and full-body injuries respectively, and experienced shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors in turning as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

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

Mar 1 - Steel and weight met a baby boy at Woodpoint and Withers. A dump truck’s left turn ended his life as he crossed with the signal. The street held him, still and broken, beneath the right bumper’s crush.

At the corner of Woodpoint Road and Withers Street in Brooklyn, a dump truck making a left turn struck and killed a baby boy who was crossing the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, 'a dump truck turned left. Its right bumper struck a baby boy crossing with the signal. He died there, crushed beneath steel and weight.' The report states the point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck. The child, a pedestrian, suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The police narrative explicitly notes the victim was 'crossing with the signal.' The driver’s actions—executing a left turn in a large vehicle—placed the most vulnerable road user in mortal danger. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the victim, but the sequence of events centers the dump truck’s left turn and the resulting impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12

Mar 1 - A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on McGuinness Boulevard. Both drivers suffered head and internal injuries. According to the police report, driver distraction caused the crash, leaving both men conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, shortly after midnight on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi making a left turn westbound collided with a northbound BMW sedan. The taxi struck the sedan's center front end with its right front quarter panel. Both drivers, aged 44 and 49, were injured—one with a concussion, the other with internal head injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12