The tragic outcome of a Brooklyn traffic incident is set to enter a new phase in the legal system, as 32-year-old Miriam Yarimi prepares for her arraignment in court today. Charged with the deaths of Natasha Saada and her two daughters in a March 28 crash, Yarimi faces serious allegations including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. As reported by ABC7NY, Yarimi, who had an extensive history of traffic violations, is accused of running a red light and colliding with an Uber before striking the victims who were crossing the street.
Details from Yarimi’s driving record, highlighted by PIX11, paint a portrait of chronic disregard for traffic laws, with over $11,000 in fines, 99 violations, and 20 speeding tickets. The incidents have sparked a conversation about road safety and potential legislative action, with New York State Sen. Andrew Gounardes introducing a bill that would mandate speed-limiting devices for repeat traffic offenders. This case, now with Yarimi’s imminent court appearance, underscores the consequences of such repeated infringements.
Prosecutors are slated to present the charges against Yarimi, who until recently was hospitalized for injuries sustained during the incident. According to ABC7NY, she was also subject to a psychological evaluation prior to her indictment. Following the crash, Yarimi made several unsettling statements to police, including “The devil is in my eyes.”…