Boy Killed in Electric Skateboard Accident

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Kory with the story, and this is Tampa Bay News today, local news powered by AI. A 12-year-old boy lost his life in Wesley Chapel after a truck struck him while he rode an electric skateboard. Florida Highway Patrol says it went down on April 21st just before 5 p.m. in the Crosswinds subdivision. The driver, a 45-year-old local man, was northbound on Wednesday's circle in his Ford F-250 when he turned west onto Moonrise Way. The kid was heading eastbound on that same road on his V6 Pro Electric skateboard. Investigators report he crossed into the truck's path during the turn, leading to the collision. This hits hard in the family neighborhood, like Crosswinds, where kids often zip around on these boards. Electric skateboards are popular, but can be tricky and traffic, raising questions about speed and visibility for young riders. No charges filed yet as troopers pieced together the details from the crash report. The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, but didn't survive his injuries.

1:01Heartbreaking reminder to watch extra clothes for pedestrians, especially the little ones out playing after school, stay safe out there.