Brooklyn Man Arrested in Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash
Police have charged 22-year-old Sobirjon Abdurazakov following a fatal collision in Midwood earlier this month.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Accidents
Police arrested 22-year-old Sobirjon Abdurazakov on October 13, 2026, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision that killed 62-year-old Lyft driver Yaya Dia. The crash, which occurred near Avenue S in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, also left two other individuals injured.
Why it matters
The incident has triggered multiple felony charges including manslaughter, following a high-speed collision on Ocean Parkway that resulted in fatalities and severe injuries. Authorities are processing the case through the Brooklyn criminal justice system to determine further legal consequences for the suspect.
Sobirjon Abdurazakov faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, leaving the scene of an accident, and reckless endangerment. He is currently awaiting arraignment at the Brooklyn Criminal Court.
The players
Sobirjon Abdurazakov
He is the 22-year-old suspect arrested on multiple felony charges related to a fatal vehicle collision.
Yaya Dia
He was a 62-year-old Lyft driver who died following a car crash in Midwood.
The details
Authorities allege that Abdurazakov sped south on Ocean Parkway in an Audi A5 before rear-ending a Toyota Camry. The force of the collision pushed the Camry into a Toyota RAV4, sending both vehicles into a tree near Avenue S.
Timeline
The collision occurred at approximately 12:10 a.m. on October 5, 2026.
Police executed the arrest of Sobirjon Abdurazakov on October 13, 2026.
Legal Context
The arrest highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of reckless driving incidents under the 2026 New York City Vision Zero traffic safety initiatives. Prosecution in such cases typically focuses on determining criminal negligence to deter high-speed violations in dense urban corridors.
Residents in the Midwood area may observe continued investigative activity or increased police presence near the Ocean Parkway crash site. The charges filed reflect the city's commitment to prioritizing pedestrian and driver safety through strict enforcement of traffic laws.
The takeaway
Drivers should remain vigilant of speed limits on major parkways to prevent catastrophic multi-vehicle accidents. Local authorities continue to emphasize that reckless operation of a vehicle carries severe legal consequences, including long-term imprisonment.
Further reading
For more information on similar incidents and reporting, visit the New York City accidents section.
