A Port Huron teenager has died following a skateboarding stunt that went awry, authorities confirmed. The 19-year-old was critically injured when he attempted to skateboard while holding onto a moving vehicle and subsequently fell, as reported by Hoodline. Suffering multiple facial and skull fractures, the young man was hastily transported to McLaren Macomb Hospital after the incident, which occurred just before midnight on May 9, on the 2700 block of 24th Street in Port Huron.
Initially hospitalized with serious injuries, the teen then tragically succumbed to his wounds on Saturday, May 11, as per a ClickOnDetroit report. The Port Huron Police Department is actively pursuing to thoroughly investigate the matter, and the vehicle's driver has been said to be cooperating with authorities according to this investigation.
According to The Detroit News, representatives from the police department expressed sympathy to the young man's family, reiterating the need for valuable information that might assist the ongoing probe into the teenager's death.
The community has been urged by the police to step forward with any details that could help elucidate the circumstances of the accident. Information can be shared with the Port Huron Police Department by calling 810-984-8415 or submitting tips anonymously by texting the keyword CAPTURE and a message to 847411, or through the Port Huron PD app as mentioned in the ClickOnDetroit report. Likewise, tips can also be sent via email through the CAPTURE link on the police department's website, ensuring that those willing to assist can do so confidentially.
