Driver charged with killing Brooklyn mother and her two children to appear in court for the first time.

Miriam Yarimi, a social media influencer known for her wig-making business, is set to appear in court on Wednesday following a tragic incident on March 29 in Brooklyn, New York. Yarimi faces serious charges connected to a collision that resulted in the deaths of a mother, Natasha Saada, and her two young daughters, aged 5 and 8. The incident has drawn significant public attention, especially concerning the circumstances surrounding the crash.

According to police reports, Yarimi was driving her Audi A3 with a vanity plate reading “WIGM8KER” when she struck Saada and her children while they were in a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway. Authorities allege that Yarimi was traveling at twice the speed limit when she ran a red light and collided with a Toyota Camry. The impact caused her vehicle to flip over. Saada was pronounced dead at the scene, while her daughters succumbed to their injuries shortly thereafter. Tragically, her 4-year-old son was critically injured in the accident.

Yarimi, who was hospitalized for a psychological evaluation at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn at the time of her initial court appearance via video link on April 3, has been indicted on multiple charges, including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and assault. She had previously been in a hospital bed following the crash. The upcoming court session will take place before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun.

Complicating the case, Yarimi reportedly had a suspended driver’s license when she was operating the vehicle. Eyewitness accounts and police reports detail the chaotic events that unfolded, with Yarimi allegedly admitting to feeling like she had “the devil in my eyes” as she reflected on the circumstances leading to the crash. Her erratic statements following the incident, including unsubstantiated claims of being raped by police officers during her teenage years, were documented in police filings. In a 2023 lawsuit that concluded with a settlement of million from the city, she alleged that an NYPD officer had exploited her after her arrest for shoplifting.

As the legal proceedings continue, the case raises essential questions about public safety, responsible driving, and the impact of personal trauma on behavior. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities inherent in the intersection of individual actions and their far-reaching consequences. The community remains in mourning for the loss of Saada and her daughters, while the legal ramifications for Yarimi will unfold in the days to come.