From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Citi Bike Death Sparks Safety Calls
Teen cyclist death prompts urgent safety reforms in NYC.
In brief
Teen cyclist death prompts urgent safety reforms in NYC. A 15-year-old girl died after a Citi Bike collision in Manhattan, making 2026 the year with 13 children killed in traffic. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
First death
A 15-year-old girl died on a Citi Bike in Manhattan.
Child traffic deaths
This year, 13 children died in traffic, double last year's count.
Crash details
Serkov collided with a truck turning onto First Avenue at 9 p.m.
Family statement
Her parents called her 'full of love, joy, and energy'.
“Our beloved Daria, our Dasha, was full of love, joy, and energy ... We will carry her light, her compassion, and the love she gave us in our hearts always.”
Safety concerns
Residents say safety issues at the intersection have been ignored for years.
“We call 311; when there are elections, we always bring it up, and yet nothing ever gets done.”
What next
Calls grow for safety improvements at the intersection.
The bottom line
A 15-year-old girl died after a Citi Bike collision in Manhattan, making 2026 the year with 13 children killed in traffic.
