17-year-old Bella Trezza, victim of the West Babylon crash, has died

WEST BABYLON, NY — There is a tragic update on the Weekend accident in West Babylon.

Bella Trezza, 17, has died, her school announced. She had been fighting for her life since the accident.

Authorities said Trezza was struck by a vehicle driven by 33-year-old Michael Desmond, who allegedly failed to stop at a red light before the crash at 1 a.m. Saturday in West Babylon.

Desmond was killed in the accident, as was 18-year-old Ryan Goot. Goot was in the car that was hit along with Trezza, her brother Austin (18), Jack Murphy (18) and Anthony Pagluca (16).

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved senior Bella Trezza,” St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School posted on social media. “The SJB community remembers Bella as a ray of sunshine and continues to pray for her brother Austin, Bella's family and all those affected by the accident during this difficult time.”

The school held a vigil for Trezza. and the other victims earlier this week.

Goot's funeral will take place on Thursday.