Brooklyn Woman Charged in Fatal Crash That Killed Mom and Two Children

A woman from Brooklyn, Miriam Yarimi, 35, was recently charged with manslaughter after her car struck and killed a mother and her two young daughters during a tragic incident in Gravesend. Yarimi’s vehicle, an Audi, collided with pedestrians and then flipped over, causing multiple casualties.

First responders reported that Yarimi was behaving strangely upon arrival, claiming she was “possessed” and “had the devil in me” after the crash. She ramblingly mentioned perceived pursuit by the CIA before being taken to Bellevue Hospital for a psych evaluation prior to her court appearance.

The crash resulted in the deaths of Natasha Saada, a 32-year-old mother, and her two daughters, Diana (7) and Deborah (5). Saada’s four-year-old son was also critically injured. A funeral was held on Sunday for the victims, with the family preparing to send their bodies to Israel for burial. The family’s household items were removed to make space for mourning visitors.

Yarimi, whose license was suspended at the time, refused to speak to police after the incident, only requesting a lawyer. Her car, which has a history of reckless driving—amassing over 93 traffic violations including speed tickets and red-light camera violations—was reportedly driven prior to the crash.

Dashcam footage captured the moment Yarimi’s overturned car struck pedestrians, including the family, and caused multiple injuries. Witnesses expressed shock and grief over the heartbreaking loss, underscoring the tragedy caused by the driver’s alleged recklessness.