Skateboard Accident on Arlington Avenue near Jones Avenue Kills 51-Year-Old Man
RIVERSIDE, CA (February 22, 2023) – Saturday night, a skateboard accident on Arlington Avenue claimed the life of a skateboarder. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. near the intersection of Arlington Avenue and Jones Avenue. According to reports, a westbound 2017 Chevrolet Cruze hit the skateboarder going in the westbound lanes of Arlington Avenue. Responding medical personnel arrived at the scene shortly after. They transported the 51-year-old man to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, the 72-year-old male Chevrolet driver from Alta Loma stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. It remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a factor in the incident. At this time, no further details are available regarding the skateboard accident. Those with additional information about the Arlington Avenue skateboard accident are encouraged to contact Riverside Police Traffic Detective G. Anderson at 951-826-8723.No words can convey the sorrow felt at a time like this. The Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of the victim.
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