Teen Dies in Pickup Truck and Electric Skateboard Crash

A 12‑year‑old boy died after a pickup truck collided with his electric skateboard in Wesley Chapel, Fla. The incident occurred on April 21, 2026, at about 4:52 p.m. in the Crosswinds Subdivision when a Ford F‑250 turned onto Moonrise Way, crossing the path of the skateboarder. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have released no further details, and the case remains under investigation. The crash highlights the growing risk of electric skateboards around moving vehicles. Local law enforcement urges caution for skateboard users and motorists in residential areas.

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