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14-year-old struck by DSNY truck in East New York

The truck was traveling northbound on Georgia Avenue when it turned into Wortman Avenue, striking the 14-year-old girl.

Sheyla Torres

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Mar 9, 2026, 2:52 PM

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A 14-year-old girl has been hospitalized after being struck by a DSNY truck in East New York.

The incident happened near Wortman and Georgia avenues around 12:30 a.m. Monday.

Police say a 39-year-old man was operating a DSNY truck when it struck the teen.

Police sources say the 14-year-old girl suffered injuries to her leg.

The 39-year-old driver remained at the scene.

The 14-year-old girl was transported by EMS to the hospital where she remains in critical, but stable condition.

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