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1 teen girl dead, 2nd injured after being struck by truck in East Village, police say
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A 15-year-old girl was killed and a 13-year-old girl injured after being struck by a large truck in the East Village on Friday night.
- The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at East 14th Street and First Avenue when the truck driver made a right turn and hit the two girls riding the same bicycle.
- A Citi Bike was found under the truck's tires at the scene, indicating the girls were using the bike at the time of the accident.
- Both victims were taken to Bellevue Hospital; the 15-year-old was pronounced dead, while the 13-year-old remains in stable condition.
- The truck driver remained at the scene, and police are currently investigating the incident.
