Krystel Romero Obituary, Death; – A 13-year-old girl tragically lost her life while engaging in subway surfing in New York City on Sunday, as reported by People. The New York Police Department responded to a 911 call indicating that a train had struck an individual at the 111 Street subway station.
The girl, identified by authorities as Krystel Romero, was declared dead at the scene. Additionally, a 12-year-old girl was transported to the hospital in critical condition. During a press conference, Janno Lieber, chair and CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, “This is not like a video game. You don’t get another chance; you can’t just reboot.
This is one chance – if you do something stupid, you’re going to lose your life. Please, parents, teachers, other caregivers, make sure kids understand this is not a game. They cannot take chances with their lives.” Krystel’s death represents the sixth fatal incident associated with subway surfing within the New York City transit system this year, according to People.