Bella Trezza, 17, of Babylon, dies from injuries in weekend crash

A 17-year-old Babylon girl has died after her car was struck by a driver who ran a red light early Saturday morning, police said.

Bella Trezza, 17, was driving a 2025 Kia Seltos at about 1 a.m. Saturday when her car was struck by a 2017 Kia sedan that failed to stop at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Great East Neck Road, police said.

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School announced the death of Trezza, who was a student there, on Thursday morning. She died on Wednesday night, according to police.

"It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved senior, Bella Trezza," the school announced.

"In this time of grief, let us hold onto the promise of Christ's Resurrection and find comfort in our shared faith. The SJB Community remembers Bella as a bright ray of sunshine, and continues to pray for her brother, Austin, Bella's family, and all those affected by the accident through this difficult time."

The crash killed the driver of the sedan, Michael Desmond, 33, of Lindenhurst, and a passenger in the Seltos, Riley Goot, 18, of Babylon.

Three other Babylon teens were also injured in the crash and hospitalized with serious injuries.

A funeral for Goot is planned for Thursday morning.

St. John school officials were speaking with students Thursday morning and sending letters home to parents. They said counselors, clergy and support services will be available to students, staff and others who need help.

"Bella was a beloved member of our school community, and her loss is deeply felt by all who knew her," school officials said in a letter to the community. The school will "provide opportunities for our school community to gather in prayer and to honor Bella’s life."