NYC: Frum Mother and Two Daughters Killed By Speeding Vehicle in Flatbush Crash On Shabbos

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March 29, 2025 | כ"ט אדר התשפ"ה

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Tragedy struck the Jewish community in Flatbush on Shabbos afternoon, a family was walking home from shul when the mother and her two daughters were fatally struck by a speeding vehicle on Ocean Parkway near Kings Hwy

Brooklyn, NY – A horrific tragedy in the Flatbush Jewish community early Shabbos afternoon, a family was walking home from shul when the mother and her two daughters were struck and killed by a speeding vehicle on Ocean Parkway near Kings Hwy.

The fatal crash unfolded when an Audi collided with a Toyota Camry operated by Uber. The Audi then veered out of control into the crosswalk, which the crosswalk had the walking signal on, and struck the 35-year-old mother and her daughters, ages 7 and 5, killing them instantly. The woman’s 4-year-old son was also struck and remains in critical condition, at Maimonides Medical Center hospital in Borough Park.

Hatzalah responded as a “Code 1” for a Mass-Casualty incident (MCI) with dozens of EMT’s and Paramedics from both Flatbush and Borough Park, including many Hatzalah ambulances, along with EMS.

The NYPD stated that the Audi driver had a suspended license.

Tehillim is requested to be Mispallel for 4-year-old Pinchas Raphael ben Sarah who is in critical condition.

In total, three people were killed and seven injured. Pinchas Raphael (ben Sarah) Saada was critically injured along with six others who were lightly injured, including the Audi and the Uber driver with passengers.

The Audi driver were taken to Coney Island Hospital in stable condition, where they tested her for driving under the influence (DUI). At this time, it remains unclear if, which, and how many charges the Audi driver is facing.

As of Motzei Shabbos, The NYPD Highway Patrol which is investigating the crash, and has Ocean Parkway closed-off for vehicle traffic in both directions. Chesed Shel Emes and Misaskim are on the scene ensuring Kavod Ha’Meis. Ocean Parkway was reopened early Sunday morning.

The names of the victims who were killed in the crash: Mother Sara Saada (35) A”H, and daughters Diana Saada (7) A”H, and Debra Saada (5) A”H.

The Levaya was held Sunday afternoon.

Baruch Dayan Haemes