Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
Two teenagers skateboarding fun turned tragic Sunday when one of them was killed.
According to police, one of the 15-year-old boys got into his mother’s 2003 Mercedes sedan and drove it down Atwood Avenue N while his other 15-year-old friend held onto the right rear corner and sped along on his skateboard.
This type of skateboarding trick is called “skitching.”
Police believe the teen driving accelerated with the other boy holding on to the rear. The pair traveled only a short distance before the boy let go of the car, became unstable and fell to the ground, striking his head.
Bystanders performed CPR, and emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene. The teen was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, where he was pronounced dead at 8:37 p.m., about 2 1/2 hours after the accident happened.
The risk of injury associated with skateboarding tricks like skitching far out-weigh the thrill than can be achieved. Skitching presents a high risk of serious injury and even death to those that partake in this activity. There are numerous things that can go wrong from these types of accidents, such as being pulled under the vehicle, being hit by another car on the road or as this case shows, even just losing control and hitting pavement.
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Trauma
- Broken Bones and Fractures
- Nerve Damage
- Facial Disfigurement
- Death
When a child is injured due to his own negligence, there is usually no recourse or available compensation for injuries suffered. The Tampa Bay Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton know how devastating serious injuries to children, or worse death, can be on families and parents.
Has your child been injured in an accident in the Tampa Bay area due to the negligence of another person? Have you lost a child as a result of wrongful death because of someone else’s reckless or careless behavior? A Tampa Bay Injury & Wrongful Death Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can help you recognize if you have a case or not in a free consultation. Call us today at 727-823-0000 or 813-221-3200 to learn more about your rights and legal options.