Teen Critically Hurt in Fullerton Skateboard Crash on West Orangethorpe Avenue

Fullerton, California (January 1, 2019) – A skateboard rider was on Tuesday afternoon struck and injured by a vehicle in Fullerton, according to a report by the Fullerton police.

The incident, which occurred at about 12:39 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, happened in the 2400 block of West Orangethorpe Avenue.

Fullerton police said the boy was hit and knocked off the skateboard by a gray Mercedes sedan.

The victim, identified as a 17-year-old boy, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to a trauma center.

Police said the driver of the Mercedes stayed at the scene and waited for the investigators to arrive.

There were no further details on the collision.

The crash remains under investigation.

Alpine Law Group President and Managing Partner, Arin Khodaverdian, encourage victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys have helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian, a contributor to this site, is available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222.