After Tragic Loss of 16-Year-Old, Idaho Skateboarding Community Receive the Full Picture

Skateboarding is one of the most popular street sports and can be a fun adventure until things turn fatal. It is fun up to a certain limit, as long as it is performed within a safe boundary. But sometimes athletes get so involved in the moment that they lose sight of what is safe for them. A few days ago, a skateboarding accident left the community heartbroken. A 16-year-old boy from Boise, Idaho, lost his life after getting hit by a vehicle while skateboarding at a crosswalk.

The police had lodged an investigation into the incident, and they had sealed the area as a part of their investigation. The identity of the boy was not revealed as there was still an investigation going on, but it looks like Police have found out who the boy was.

The catastrophic skateboarding incident and the boy’s identification

As reported by Yahoo Sports, on Thursday morning, a teenage boy lost his life when he was hit by a truck while skateboarding. He was hit at North 16th and Washington Streets at 10:10 hours in the morning and died at the scene. The police had started investigating the matter, but the body could not be identified at the time. But on Saturday, there was an update on the identity of the boy; his name is Jadin Zurawski. In their preliminary investigation, police reported that the truck was heading Southbound on 16th Street when the boy collided with it at the crosswalk.

He was a student at Boise High School, and there were counselors available for the students and the staff of the school. In a statement by Dan Hollar, the district spokeswoman, he said, “We realize that this is difficult information to process and are saddened by this loss.” The principal of the school, Deborah Watts, stated that they are supporting each other, that they will work through this situation in the best way possible, and that they have urged the community to keep the family in their prayers. But how did the young skateboarder’s tragic fate folded out?

What led to his demise?

In a report presented by the coroner, it was revealed that he died due to blunt-force injuries. The police also revealed that any criminal charges against the driver were put on hold until the investigation was concluded. The officers have had a conversation with the individuals who were present at the scene and tried to find any potential witnesses available to help them with the investigation. They have also asked the public to contact them if they have any information related to the case.

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This fateful incident is a reminder that while individuals get so involved in the sport they love, the safety factor has to be there. One’s life is also equally important as is the thrill of a sport.

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