Staten Island, New York: Three teenagers were killed when their Ford Mustang car collided with a turning SUV on Staten Island Sunday night, reported WABC.

The three, 16-year-old Fernanda Gil, 15-year-old Jesie Gil and 15-year-old Ashley Rodriguez -- were pronounced dead at the scene. The force of the collision split the Mustang in half, and two of the victims were ejected. The Gils lived at the same address.

The driver of the Mustang, a 16-year-old, was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. He has only a learner permit and was supposed to drive with an adult. The four people in the SUV are expected to survive.

The incident happened at about 8:45 pm on Hylan Boulevard at Richard Avenue in Tottenville. New York City Mayor Eric Adams visited the scene overnight. â€˜It's heartbreaking whenever we lose someone in a crash, but it's especially tragic when it's young lives lost. Adams said Monday. â€˜ as on the scene last night, and the pain was palpable. My heart goes out to the families.â€™

The 47-year-old driver of the SUV was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license and is now facing charges.

DOT Commissioner Yydanis Rodriguez said it appeared the Mustang was speeding and also that some of the occupants were not wearing seat belts, the report said.

Three teenagers killed in car crash in Staten Island, NY