# Citi Bike Death Sparks Safety Calls

> Teen cyclist death prompts urgent safety reforms in NYC.
- Title: Citi Bike Death Sparks Safety Calls · ABC7 New York | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: daria serkov, citi bike, east village, manhattan, transportation alternatives, child traffic deaths, pedestrian safety, new york city, news, local, Citi, Bike
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/death-15-year-old-girl-citi-bike-east-village-sparks-growing-calls-improve-safety/19855654
- Published: 2026-09-21T23:14:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daria serkov, citi bike, east village, manhattan, transportation alternatives, child traffic deaths, pedestrian safety, new york city, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A 15-year-old girl died after a Citi Bike collision in Manhattan, making 2026 the year with 13 children killed in traffic.