Fatal hit-and-run accident in Queens: 16-year-old killed, girl injured by truck in front of Intermediate School 125 in Sunnyside

SUNNYSIDE, Queens (WABC) – A teenager was killed and a child was injured when they were struck by a fleeing truck outside a school in Queens on Wednesday.

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. at the corner of 46th Street and 47th Avenue near Intermediate School 125 in Sunnyside.

A box truck was making a right turn when it struck two people: a 16-year-old girl who was killed and an 8-year-old girl who was injured.

According to authorities, the 8-year-old was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in stable condition.

The truck left the scene of the accident.

The vehicle was found nearby along with the driver, who is being questioned by police.

It is unclear whether the driver will face charges or whether he knew he hit the victims.

The investigation is ongoing.

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