After Influencer’s Criminal Sentence in Ocean Parkway Crash, Our team of Brooklyn Car Accident Attorneys Focus on What Still Must Be Done for the Victims’ Family

A Brooklyn Supreme Court judge has sentenced the driver responsible for the devastating Ocean Parkway crash that killed a mother and two of her young children and severely injured a third one. But while the criminal case has concluded, the sentencing does nothing to address the ongoing needs, losses, and long-term impact faced by the victims’ family. For them, the legal work is far from over.

The Facts of the Crash

On March 29, 2025, 33-year-old Miriam Yarimi, a social media influencer known for her wig-making business, was driving her Audi A3 northbound on Ocean Parkway with a suspended license and a long record of dangerous driving — including:

21 speed-camera tickets
5 red-light tickets
nearly $11,000 in unpaid violations

Black-box data later revealed she was traveling at 68 mph, nearly triple the limit, and never applied the brakes before running a red light, crashing into a Toyota Camry Uber, and striking a family in the crosswalk.

35-year-old Natasha Saada and her daughters, Deborah (5) and Diana (8), were killed. Saada’s 4-year-old son, Philip, survived but suffered critical, life-altering injuries.

Yarimi pleaded guilty to manslaughter and is expected to serve three to nine years in prison.

The Criminal Sentence Matters — But It Does Nothing for the Victims

While the defendant will face consequences, the criminal justice system does not compensate the Saada family. A prison term:

does not pay for funerals,
does not cover emergency surgeries or long-term medical care for the surviving child,
does not replace the financial support the mother provided,
does not address long-term trauma,
does not help secure the surviving child’s future.

Criminal court determines punishment.
Civil law determines accountability to the victims.

This distinction is essential — and too often misunderstood.

What the Family Can Pursue Through Civil Law

Even though the driver was criminally sentenced, the victims’ family can still pursue significant civil claims, including:

Wrongful Death Damages

For loss of parental nurture, guidance, companionship, and financial support.

Conscious Pain and Suffering

If evidence shows the victims endured suffering prior to death.

Compensation for Philip’s Injuries

Including lifelong medical care, future therapy, and specialized support.

Loss of Services and Future Earnings

A key component in wrongful death litigation involving a parent.

Lifetime Care Planning and Economic Projections

Critical for a surviving child with serious, long-term injuries.

Additional Responsibility Beyond the Driver

Depending on the ownership of the vehicle and contribution of any other involved party.

Civil cases like this require a detailed investigation into driver history, black-box data, traffic-camera evidence, roadway conditions, vehicle ownership, and insurance coverage.

Why Families Need Experienced Legal Representation

Crashes involving extreme speed, suspended licenses, and multiple fatalities are among the most complex cases in New York. Our attorneys work to ensure:

all responsible parties are identified,
expert reconstruction and engineering reports are secured,
full medical and economic losses are documented,
and the family receives the maximum compensation available under New York law.

Our role is to protect the victims’ rights and ensure that the civil justice system provides what the criminal system cannot: financial stability, long-term care, and meaningful accountability.

Supporting the Victims Beyond the Criminal Case

The conclusion of the criminal matter does not conclude the legal process for the family. Their losses are permanent, and the civil system exists to help address the wide range of financial and emotional impacts they now face.

If you or your family has been affected by a catastrophic collision, contact our Brooklyn car accident attorneys at 212-943-1090 to learn more about your legal options.