A tragic accident in Greenwich Village this week claimed the life of 27-year-old Valerie Schoeck, a Vice President at Argot Partners, LLC, and a well-regarded figure in the financial sector. The incident occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Morton Street, at its intersection with Seventh Avenue South, when a 61-year-old man driving a black 2020 GMC Savana van with New Jersey plates was traveling westbound on an eastbound-only street. The driver struck Schoeck, who was rushed to Bellevue Hospital but was unable to survive her injuries.
Schoeck, originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts, had recently been living in the West Village and was looking forward to her wedding next summer. Friends, family, and colleagues remember her for her intelligence, warmth, and ambition. She had worked at Argot Partners for several years, advising clients on complex financial matters. Schoeck’s sudden passing has left her fiancé, Ross Barlow, and their families devastated. A post from Barlow’s aunt expressed the profound shock and sorrow felt by the family, as they grapple with the loss of a woman described as “extraordinarily gorgeous” and full of life.
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The driver remained at the scene following the collision, but as of now, no charges have been filed. Authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the accident. This tragedy has brought renewed attention to pedestrian safety in the area, with local officials emphasizing the importance of obeying traffic laws, especially on one-way streets.
Schoeck’s death has shaken the Greenwich Village community, leaving a gap not only in her professional circles but also in the lives of those who knew her personally.