16-Year-Old Killed, Sister Injured in Queens Hit-and-Run

Driver in custody after tragic crosswalk incident outside school; investigation ongoing.

The incident occurred at the intersection of 47th Avenue and 46th Street in Woodside, Queens.
The 16-year-old girl died at the scene, while her 8-year-old sister was critically injured and hospitalized.
The driver of a white Ford truck fled but was apprehended a block away.
Police are investigating whether sun glare may have impaired the driver's vision.
The community is offering support to the victims' family and the school.