Teen Killed, Another Injured in Manhattan Bicycle Crash

A serious crash in Manhattan late Friday night has left one teenager dead and another injured after a commercial truck struck two girls riding together on a bicycle, according to police.

The incident happened around 9 p.m. on September 18 in Manhattan's East Village as the truck was traveling west on East 14th Street and turning onto First Avenue.

One Teenager Died

Police said the two girls, ages 15 and 16, were riding together when the collision occurred.

The 15-year-old passenger, identified as Daria Serkov, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead. The 16-year-old bicycle rider was injured and hospitalized with leg injuries. Reports said she was in stable condition.

The truck driver, a 57-year-old man, remained at the scene and was not reported injured.

Investigation Underway

The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The incident has also drawn attention because of its location in a busy Manhattan neighborhood, where pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles regularly share heavily traveled streets.

Authorities are continuing to examine what happened immediately before the collision. Further details may emerge as the investigation continues.

What We Know So Far

• Location: East 14th Street and First Avenue, Manhattan
• Time: Around 9 p.m., September 18
• Victims: Two teenage girls
• Fatality: One 15-year-old girl
• Injured: One 16-year-old girl
• Investigation: NYPD Collision Investigation Squad

This remains a developing story, with investigators working to establish the full circumstances of the crash.