Skateboarder Dies From Injuries in New Year’s Eve Hit and Run Crash

January 1, 2012 - According to reports a 19 year old skateboarder died from injuries suffered during a New Year’s Even hit and run crash.

According to the Lake Elsinore Police Department the crash occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. in the 1500 block of Lakeshore Drive in Lake Elsinore.

Police stated that the 19 year old was riding his skateboard westbound on Lakeshore Drive when he was struck from behind by a vehicle that fled the scene.

The 19 year old that has not been identified suffered traumatic head injuries and multiple fractures when he was struck, according to the Lake Elsinore Police Department.

The injured man was treated at the scene by paramedics and transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, where he died from the injuries he sustained in the crash on New Year’s Day.

The Lake Elsinore Police Department is asking for help from the public in finding the vehicle and driver that struck the skateboarder. They urge anyone with information to contact the Lake Elsinore Police Department.