NEW YORK, NY — A 15-year-old girl was killed and a 13-year-old girl was injured after they were struck by a large truck in the East Village on Friday night, according to police.
The collision happened around 9 p.m. at East 14th Street and First Avenue. Police said the two girls were riding on the same bicycle when the truck hit them as it turned.
Both victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital. The older girl was pronounced dead there, while the younger girl was reported in stable condition.
How police say the crash happened
Police said the driver was heading west on East 14th Street and then made a right turn onto First Avenue. That is when the truck struck the girls, who were on the bicycle together.
The crash scene included a Citi Bike beneath the tires of the truck, according to the details described by police at the scene. Officials did not immediately say whether the bicycle was being ridden as a Citi Bike or whether it was simply visible there after the collision.
Investigators have not said what led to the crash or whether any charges have been filed.
Emergency response at Bellevue Hospital
Paramedics rushed both teenagers to Bellevue Hospital after the collision. That hospital is a major trauma center and often receives patients from serious crashes in Manhattan.
Police said the 15-year-old girl died after arriving at the hospital. The 13-year-old girl survived her injuries and was last reported to be in stable condition.
No additional information about their identities has been released. Police have not yet said whether their families had been notified publicly.
Driver remained at the scene
Police said the truck driver stayed at the scene after the crash. That detail is part of the early investigation and can be important in reconstructing what happened in the moments after impact.
Authorities have not released the driver’s name or said whether investigators believe speed, visibility, or turning distance played a role. They also have not given an update on the truck itself beyond describing it as a large vehicle.
The fact that the driver remained on site does not resolve the case, and police have not announced any findings from the ongoing investigation.
A busy Manhattan intersection under scrutiny
East 14th Street and First Avenue is a heavily traveled Manhattan crossing with cars, trucks, cyclists, and pedestrians moving through the area throughout the day and night. A serious crash there can quickly draw attention because of the mix of traffic.
Friday night’s collision adds to the concerns that already surround large vehicles making turns in dense city streets. Police did not say whether traffic control devices, road conditions, or any other factors were examined at the scene.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to determine the sequence of events and whether the crash could have been prevented.
What remains unknown as investigators continue
Police have not said whether the girls were wearing helmets, how long they had been riding, or where they were headed. Those details may become important as investigators piece together the crash.
Officials also have not said whether the truck was making a delivery or what company, if any, it was associated with. For now, the confirmed facts are limited to the time, place, vehicle movement, and the injuries.
As of the latest update, the case remained under investigation and no further public information had been released.