A 12-year-old student from Cypress Creek Middle School in Wesley Chapel, Florida, died after being struck by a Ford F250 pickup truck while riding an electric skateboard near Moonrise Way in the Crosswinds Subdivision. The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Tuesday when a 45-year-old driver made a turn and the boy entered the vehicle’s path. Emergency responders transported the boy to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. School officials confirmed the victim was a student and activated a crisis response team to support students and staff. Principal Tim Light urged families to seek additional counseling and support for those affected by the tragedy.
Middle School Student Killed in Electric Skateboard Crash