Teenage High School Soccer Player’s Life Ends in a Tragic Skateboarding Accident

 Skateboarding has always been popular in the US culture. Every teenager at some phase tries his hands on skateboards. It is even taken professionally as a career by many people. 

There are chances of injuries while on a skateboard especially when you’re an amateur. As you attain proficiency over the years, that’s when the sport begins. In a recent incident, a teenager died due to a skateboarding mishap.

A high school graduate loses his life in a skateboard accident

Recently, a family in a San Diego area had to go through a lot of ordeal as they lost their 19-year-old son Sebastian Fivaz. Sebastian lost his life through a brutal head injury while skateboarding. After the incident occurred, he was in a coma for a span of three days before succumbing to his injuries.

His mother and father were shattered and had nothing much to say about the situation. In this particular moment, it’s just grief for them. However, her mother addressed the situation. And had some words for her son, “My beautiful baby boy Sebastian went to be with God. I know he is up there playing soccer with Jesus and his grandfather is watching with a big smile.”

Sebastian was a high school graduate studying in Rancho Bernardo and was a soccer player. Early death is very painful for anyone. There have been incidents where a soccer player who was just starting his career was dead on the field.

Arne Espeel dies after saving a penalty

Arne Espeel, the player of the second provincial league of Belgium, was put in the position to save a penalty against their opponent, Westrozebeke. At the time when the penalty was taken, his team was 2-1 up. It was the second half of the match. Arne stepped up to save the goal and he delivered well. However, the kick was brutal, and he immediately collapsed. 

The medical team immediately rushed to provide aid to the player, but it was late, he was already gone. He was pronounced dead on the spot.

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It is always a loss for a sport and a family when a youngster dies, and it is a very harsh experience for anyone to go through. People should always be cautious using skateboards and must always wear their safety guards as a blow to a sensitive area could lead to severe consequences.

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