Calgary Teen Skateboarder Dies After Vehicle Collision in Huntington Hills

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 1:21 pm

In a heart-wrenching incident in Calgary’s Huntington Hills, a 17-year-old skateboarder was struck by a vehicle and later died from his injuries. Details of the crash have raised questions about pedestrian safety, prompting police to investigate and urging local authorities to review road safety measures.

thestar.com / Teen skateboarder dies in hospital after Calgary collision involving SUV

CALGARY - Police say an Alberta teen has died after he was hit by an SUV in Calgary last week while riding his skateboard.

globalnews.ca / Teen skateboarder succumbs to his injuries after being struck by a vehicle

Calgary police said a 17-year-old skateboarder who was struck by a vehicle in the community of Huntington Hills on April 30 has succumbed to his injuries.

calgaryherald.com / Skateboarding teen struck by vehicle in northwest Calgary has died

A 17-year-old boy has died after sustaining life-threatening injuries from being struck by a vehicle in Calgary’s Huntington Hills community last week. At approximately 6:20 p.m. n April 30, a 2011 Buick Enclave struck the teen while he was skateboarding in the intersection of Hunterview Drive N.W.…

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