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Los Angeles, CA – Teen Skateboarder Struck, Fatally Injured on SR 79 at Peralta Dr

Los Angeles, CA (July 31, 2023) – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol said that a teen on his skateboard was killed on Sunday after he was hit by a car near Warner Springs.

The CHP said that at 8:05 p.m., the incident happened on southbound State Route 79, north of Peralta Drive.

In a press release, CHP Public Information Officer Jared Grieshaber added that a 70-year-old man was driving a Mitsubishi southbound on Highway 79 when he collided with the skateboarder.

The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was fatally injured and pronounced dead at Inland Valley Hospital. The Mitsubishi’s driver and his passenger, a 70-year-old woman, were not hurt.

CHP said that impairment from drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the collision, though the investigation is ongoing.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family.

Note: This post has been derived from the use of secondary sources and the information provided has not been independently confirmed. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident. Any inaccuracies will be swiftly corrected once they have been brought to the site’s attention and all requests to remove posts will be honored.

Disclaimer: This post is intended to provide general information to our readers and to honor the victims of everyday tragedies. We do not wish to cause any disrespect and none of the information contained in this post should be construed to constitute legal or medical advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and cases often turn on minor differences in fact. Do not rely exclusively on any of the information contained in this post and seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional, where necessary.

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Los Angeles, CA – Teen Skateboarder Struck, Fatally Injured on SR 79 at Peralta Dr

Los Angeles, CA (July 31, 2023) – Troopers with the California Highway Patrol said that a teen on his skateboard was killed on Sunday after he was hit by a car near Warner Springs.

The CHP said that at 8:05 p.m., the incident happened on southbound State Route 79, north of Peralta Drive.

In a press release, CHP Public Information Officer Jared Grieshaber added that a 70-year-old man was driving a Mitsubishi southbound on Highway 79 when he collided with the skateboarder.

The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was fatally injured and pronounced dead at Inland Valley Hospital. The Mitsubishi’s driver and his passenger, a 70-year-old woman, were not hurt.

CHP said that impairment from drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor in the collision, though the investigation is ongoing.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the deceased victim’s family.

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Note for the readers: This post has been derived from the use of secondary sources and the information provided has not been independently confirmed. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident. Any inaccuracies will be swiftly corrected once they have been brought to the site’s attention and all requests to remove posts will be honored.

Disclaimer: This post is intended to provide general information to our readers and to honor the victims of everyday tragedies. We do not wish to cause any disrespect and none of the information contained in this post should be construed to constitute legal or medical advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and cases often turn on minor differences In fact. Do not rely exclusively on any of the information contained in this post and seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional, where necessary.