Driver Kills Family in Brooklyn, Claims ‘Devil Was In Me’

Driver Kills Family in Brooklyn Horror Crash

A driver kills family in Brooklyn during a terrifying wreck that left three dead and one critically injured. Miriam Yarimi, 35, told EMTs she was “possessed” and had “the devil in me” moments after fatally striking a mother and her two daughters on Saturday.

Victims Included a Young Mother and Her Daughters

The tragedy claimed the lives of Natasha Saada, 32, and her daughters Diana, 7, and Deborah, 5. Her 4-year-old son, Philip, was also critically injured. The family had just left Shabbat services when Yarimi’s Audi jumped the curb in Gravesend and mowed them down.

Psych Evaluation Ordered for Driver Who Killed Family

Yarimi, who had a suspended license, is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation at Bellevue Hospital’s prison ward. Sources said she had recently made paranoid claims about being pursued by the CIA. Officials say she’s facing multiple manslaughter charges.

Dashcam Footage Shows Moment Driver Kills Family

Video footage shows the overturned Audi crashing into the family after hitting an Uber. The car violently veered onto the sidewalk, striking the victims. The impact was so severe it caused multiple injuries to bystanders and left the community in shock.

Suspended License and Shocking Driving Record

The driver who killed the family had an alarming driving history. Her Audi — identified by the plate “WIGM8KER” — had racked up more than 93 traffic violations, including 20 speeding tickets and five red-light infractions. One of those tickets was issued just days before the deadly crash.

Community Mourns as Family Prepares for Burial

A funeral was held Sunday for the victims. Saada’s father is flying with the bodies to Israel for burial, while her husband remains in New York with their baby and injured son. Beds were removed from the family home to accommodate mourners during shiva.

Wigmaker Behind the Wheel Remains Silent

Yarimi refused to speak to investigators, asking only for a lawyer. Her history includes a $2 million payout from a lawsuit against the NYPD. She has also flaunted a lavish lifestyle on social media, including vacations, luxury cars, and her wig business.

Grief and Outrage Over Driver Who Killed Family

Outrage continues to grow over how someone with a suspended license and dozens of violations was still on the road. Community members and local officials are demanding accountability as the investigation into the crash that killed the Saada family continues.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.