Teenager Killed in Skateboard Accident on Lancaster in Fort Worth

Teenager Killed in Fort Worth Skateboard Crash at East Lancaster Avenue and Chester Street

Fort Worth, Texas (June 22, 2018) – A teenager was struck and killed by a vehicle in Fort Worth Wednesday evening, authorities said.
The fatal crash took place at about 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at the intersection of East Lancaster Avenue and Chester Street.
According to a police report, the teenager was skateboarding on the roadway when he was hit by the unidentified vehicle. It’s unclear where the skateboarder was in relation to travel lanes.
The boy was taken by EMS to John Peter Smith Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and complied with the investigators.
The crash remains under investigation.