Carmichael, CA — A young man lost his life in a collision while skateboarding along Fair Oaks Boulevard on Monday evening, September 2, 2024, according to KCRA.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the scene near the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Marshall Avenue at approximately 8:30 PM.
According to the CHP, the skateboarder and a Chevrolet Suburban were both heading westbound on Fair Oaks Boulevard when the vehicle struck the young man. The force of the impact was severe, and despite immediate response from emergency services, the skateboarder was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim, a man in his 20s, has not yet been released, pending notification of his family.
The driver of the Chevrolet Suburban, also a man in his 20s, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The CHP has stated that alcohol and drugs do not appear to have played a role in the crash, but the exact cause remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Fatalities and Wrongful Death Claims
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