Florida Boy Killed on Electric Skateboard

0:00A 12-year-old boy from Cypress Creek Middle School in Wesley Chapel, Florida has died after a pickup truck struck him while he rode an electric skateboard. It happened around 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Crosswind subdivision near Moonrise Way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A 45-year-old driver in a Ford F-250 was turning when the boy crossed into his path. The school community is reeling from the loss, with officials confirming the victim was one of their students. Everyone's hearts go out to the family and friends dealing with this tragedy. Now, a crisis team and counselors are on campus Wednesday to help students and staff process the grief. Principal Tim Light urged parents to encourage kids to talk to trusted adults or counselors if they need support. This hits hard in a neighborhood where kids should feel safe just getting around. Stay vigilant out there, folks. That's your update from Tampa Bay News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.