A tragic incident in Brooklyn has left a family devastated and the community outraged.
On a day that should have been ordinary, 33-year-old Miriam Yarimi plowed her car into a family, killing a mother, Natasha Saada, and her two young daughters, Deborah and Diana.
The family’s loss has sent shockwaves across the city, particularly because the surviving son, Philip, was left to grieve alongside his widowed father, Sidney Saada.
Yarimi, an influencer and wigmaker, had reportedly been driving with a suspended license at the time of the crash. The suspension was due to an insurance lapse, raising serious questions about how someone with such a record was allowed on the roads. Disturbingly, eyewitness reports indicate that she had been taking selfies while running a red light just moments before the fatal collision.
This was not an isolated instance of reckless behavior. According to authorities, Yarimi had 93 prior traffic violations, including repeated speeding and red-light infractions. Neighbors and community members have described her as a frequent violator of traffic laws, raising concerns that her actions were not only negligent but predictable.
Despite the severity of the crime, Yarimi was sentenced on Wednesday to just three to nine years in prison. The light sentence has provoked widespread outrage, with many questioning the decisions of both the prosecutors and the judge. Critics argue that the punishment does not reflect the magnitude of the tragedy or the lives lost.
The grief for the Saada family is immeasurable. Natasha Saada and her daughters, Deborah and Diana, are remembered fondly by family, friends, and neighbors. Philip, who survived the crash, now faces the unimaginable task of growing up without his mother and sisters. Sidney Saada, mourning his wife and two daughters, is left to navigate life as a widower and sole caregiver.
This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of reckless driving and the gaps in accountability for repeat offenders. As the community mourns, calls for justice and stricter traffic enforcement continue to grow.
RIP Natasha Saada, Deborah, and Diana. Our thoughts are with Philip and Sidney during this unimaginable time.
Woman from Brooklyn who plowed her car into a family and took the lives of a mother and her two young children was sentenced Wednesday to only three to nine years in jail.
Unbelievable.
33-year-old Miriam Yarimi had blown through a red light and was recording selfies right… pic.twitter.com/tVNJfJ8kkZ
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) November 20, 2025