Brooklyn Tragedy: Wigmaker Charged in Fatal Crash That Killed Mother and Two Daughters - VINnews
A Brooklyn woman, Miriam Yarimi, has been charged with multiple felonies, including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, following a tragic car crash that resulted in the deaths of a mother and her two daughters, and left a 4-year-old girl critically injured. Yarimi, 32, was reportedly driving her Audi with a suspended license when she ran a red light and struck a Toyota Camry on Ocean Parkway in Gravesend, causing her vehicle to strike a group of pedestrians attending Shabbat services.
Yarimi now faces severe legal repercussions, including three counts of second-degree manslaughter, three counts of criminally negligent homicide, and four counts of second-degree assault. These serious charges could lead to substantial prison time if she is convicted. Additional charges against her include reckless driving, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and multiple counts related to her disregard for traffic signals and safe driving conditions.
Known on social media as "Ellie," Yarimi has gained notoriety in the Jewish community as a wigmaker with a lavish lifestyle, further highlighted by her Audi carrying the vanity plate "WIGM8KER." The implications of her actions and her prior history, including a $2 million lawsuit against the NYPD for alleged sexual assault, have drawn significant media attention.
The tragic accident has also sparked renewed discussions on road safety and accountability for reckless driving. Lawmakers are advocating for stricter penalties, calling for new legislation that would require intelligent speed assistance devices in vehicles operated by drivers with a history of speeding or red-light violations. These devices would limit the vehicle's speed and promote safer driving habits.
As the case unfolds, it reflects broader concerns about road safety and the need for effective measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The community mourns the loss of the victims while calling for legal reforms to enhance accountability among drivers.