An Island teenager has been killed in a traffic accident while riding a longboard in Cedar.
RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien says the 17-year-old was riding in the southbound lane of the road directly in front of Cedar Secondary School, when he was hit by a northbound flat deck truck.
The teen was rushed to hospital in Nanaimo but was pronounced dead.
O’Brien says the collision happened on Monday evening on a poorly-lit stretch of road and the teenager was wearing dark, non-reflective clothing.
Officers say alcohol and speed are not considered factors, but an investigation is continuing.
The name of the teen has not been released.
Note: for those not familiar a longboard is similar to a skateboard, but as the name implies it is simply bigger in length and width.
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