14-year-old killed, another teen critical after Williamsburg Bridge subway surfing stunt
A tragic subway surfing incident on the Williamsburg Bridge resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy and left an 18-year-old in critical condition. The two teens were found unconscious on the tracks after attempting a dangerous stunt. NYC Transit officials have expressed their heartbreak over the incident and urged families to discourage such risky behavior among teens.
- ▪A 14-year-old boy died from injuries sustained during a subway surfing stunt.
- ▪An 18-year-old is in critical condition following the same incident.
- ▪The Williamsburg Bridge has a history of dangerous subway surfing accidents.
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US News 14-year-old killed, another teen critical after Williamsburg Bridge subway surfing stunt By Daniel Cody Published May 23, 2026, 12:58 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A 14-year-old boy is dead and an 18-year-old is fighting for his life after a subway surfing stunt turned tragic on the Williamsburg Bridge Friday evening. The thrill-seeking duo was discovered unconscious on the J/M line tracks around 6:50 p.m., according to police. The younger teen died as a result of injuries consistent with a fall. The older surfer was rushed to Bellevue Hospital in critical condition. A 14-year-old boy is dead and an 18-year-old is fighting for his life after a subway surfing stunt turned tragic on the Williamsburg Bridge.
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