Crime & Safety

Teen Killed In East Village Crash Identified

The crash happened at East 14th Street and First Avenue.

NEW YORK CITY — A 15-year-old girl was killed on Friday after she and another girl were struck by a truck while riding a bicycle in the East Village.

The crash happened at East 14th Street and First Avenue around 9 p.m.

According to police, a commercial truck was heading west and was turning right on First Avenue when he hit the two teens.

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Daria Serkov, of Peter Cooper Village, was taken to Bellevue Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

A 16-year-old girl was also taken to the hospital for treatment.

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The truck driver remained at the scene, police said.

No arrests have been made.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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