Boy, 6, dies after being hit by car while skateboarding
- Share via
A 6-year-old boy died Wednesday evening after he was struck by a car while riding a skateboard, authorities said.
The boy was riding on a skateboard with a friend at an apartment complex in the 800 block of Fairview Street, Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said.
Shortly before 6 p.m., the boy was hit by a car and taken to UC Irvine Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, Bertagna said. The boy’s identity was not released pending notification of his family.
The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said. Police do not believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.
“At this point it looks like it was an accident, a tragic accident,” Bertagna said.
For breaking news in California, follow @MattHjourno.
More to Read
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
