Tragedy Clouds California as 16-Year-Old Skateboarder Suffers a Harrowing Fate

Skateboarding is one of the sports that leaves you free-spirited, you do not have to be bound by any boundaries. The only thing which should be kept in mind while riding on skates is the precautions and safety measures. Otherwise, it leads to some of the most brutal injuries one can imagine, it causes minor injuries like bruises, cuts, and scratches and also causes some major fatal injuries like broken bones. 

Thus, the tricks should only be performed under expert guidance because a slight mistake can lead to one of the most unfortunate events. Such as recently, when a tragic story came to light as a skateboarding teenager was struck by a car. The teen succumbed to his injuries, the news has shaken his whole community and now people are mourning for this sudden loss. 

The tragic case of a 16-year-old skateboarding boy

A 16-year-old resident of Warner Springs, California lost his life after getting struck by an SUV. The tragedy took place in the Holcomb Village area around 8:00 om when the teen was riding his skateboard. His name is not released due to the sensitivity of the case. According to the Hoodline, he was hit on Route 79 near his native place, as confirmed by the California Highway Patrol officer. 

Jared Grieshaber, an officer in the CHP department stated that the boy was headed north in the southbound lane. And on the same track, another Warner Springs (74 years old) resident was heading south to SR-79 North Peralta Drive when his Mitsubishi Outlander bumped his car into the skateboarder. The officer said, “The driver of the Mitsubishi was unable to avoid the skateboarder and the Mitsubishi struck the skateboarder, causing life-threatening injuries.” The officer told they both came in so instantly that the driver could not avoid the skateboarder. Luckily the driver and passenger were reported uninjured after the accident but the teen sustained fatal injuries. 

The passenger and driver are intact

The driver was riding with a 70-year-old female passenger and both of them remained unhurt. But the boy was highly injured and was rushed to the Inland Valley Hospital but unfortunately, he died. However, unlike most car accidents, police found the driver free of drug or alcohol consumption during the ride. The family of the teen is heartbroken after hearing about the accident, however, the details of the case remain limited for now. 

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This was not the first skateboarding car accident reported but it is frequent now. A similar accident was reported in April when a 16-year-old was traveling to West Davie Avenue on his skateboard and was hit by a car. Later in June, an 18 years old boy from Statesville died despite life-saving efforts after getting struck by a car.  These sorts of accidents have become pretty common when young souls bid their goodbyes a little too early. 

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