Tragic Collision Claims Life of Teen Cyclist in NYC Accident
WHO:
ABC7 New York - The 15-year-old girl killed in the accident has been identified as Daria Serkov.
ABC7 New York - A 16-year-old girl was also injured in the crash and remains hospitalized.
Gothamist - A 15-year-old girl was killed in the accident.
NY Post - The two teens involved were aged 15 and 13.
WHAT:
ABC7 New York - The truck involved in the accident was identified as a Hydro excavation truck, which is used for services provided by Badger Daylighting.
ABC7 New York - Police believe both victims may have been riding on the same Citi Bike that was found on the ground in the crosswalk.
ABC7 New York - The impact of the truck was strong enough to knock the shoes off at least one of the victims.
ABC7 New York - A shoe and a crushed Citi Bike were found underneath the truck during the investigation.
Gothamist - The 15-year-old girl died after being struck by a truck.
NY Post - The truck involved was an excavation truck.
NY Post - The 16-year-old was hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition.
WHERE:
Gothamist - The incident occurred at East 14th Street and 1st Avenue in the East Village, Manhattan.
NY Post - The teens were riding along East 14th Street when they were hit.
WHEN:
NY Post - The accident occurred on a Friday night.
HOW:
ABC7 New York - The driver of the truck appeared to have stayed on the scene following the incident.
ABC7 New York - The truck was traveling westbound on 14th Street when the driver attempted to make a right turn onto 1st Avenue, striking the teens.
NY Post - The truck struck the two teens as it turned north onto East 14th Street.
(UPDATED September 19, 2026 21:56 UTC)
A Hydro excavation truck, used for services by Badger Daylighting, was involved in an accident where police believe both victims may have been riding on the same Citi Bike found in the crosswalk. The driver of the truck reportedly remained at the scene after the incident. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 18:55 UTC)
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl named Daria Serkov, while a 16-year-old girl was injured and is currently hospitalized. The impact of the truck was so severe that it knocked the shoes off at least one of the victims, and investigators found a shoe along with a crushed Citi Bike underneath the truck. The incident occurred when the truck, traveling westbound on 14th Street, attempted to make a right turn onto 1st Avenue and struck the two teens.
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(UPDATED September 19, 2026 13:57 UTC)
A tragic accident in the East Village of Manhattan has resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl after she was struck by an excavation truck while riding along East 14th Street. A 13-year-old boy was also involved in the incident and is currently hospitalized in stable condition. The accident occurred on a Friday night when the truck turned north onto East 14th Street, hitting the two teens.