COARSEGOLD — A 17-year-old boy on a skateboard was killed after he struck a car in the intersection of Yosemite Springs Parkway and Road 400 (River Road), according to the California Highway Patrol. No other injuries were reported.
CHP Sgt. Brad Denham said the death happened about 10:40 a.m. Saturday at the rear entrance of Yosemite Lakes Park, and the boy lived in the nearby subdivision.
The boy’s friends identified him to local TV media as Jacob Schumaker and said they were shocked and saddened by the incident. “He was very fun loving, and lived to ride his skateboard. He good at it and was rarely outside without it,” they said.
Denham said the boy rode his skateboard down the hill towards the intersection and was apparently unable to stop or maneuver, striking the right front side of a moving vehicle and suffering fatal injuries. A friend on a bike was reportedly following close behind when the incident occurred...
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Another accident
This is in regards to tragic accident on Farallon and Varden Dr. I live in that area and It so sad to hear about the pedestrian that was hit by a truck. I recently read speed limit on Varden is 55mph. That is rediculas. We have several peaple that go for walks and many kids that walk to school. It just blows my mind that the speed limit is so high. I have kids and it just kills me to think that it could have been one of my little ones. I think the speed limit should be 25mph. People really do drive fast on Varden. It doesnt supprise me that something tragic happen. Honestly what I think Varden Dr needs are SPEED BUMPS!!!!!. Maybe thats what it will take for people to slow down. I dont think with just posting up a speed limit sign will help. I would hate for another tragic accident to happen.