Skateboarder, 16, dies in horror incident at Jezzine Barracks

A teenage boy has died in a tragic skateboard incident at Jezzine Barracks.

A teenage boy, 16, has died after falling from his skateboard at Jezzine Barracks at about 2.30pm on December 28, 2019.

A TEENAGE boy has died in a tragic skateboard incident.

Paramedics, including a critical care paramedic, were called to Jezzine Barracks, off Isley St, about 2.30pm.

Townsville Police district duty officer Acting Senior Sergeant Jonathan Searle said the boy suffered critical injuries in the crash.

“Police found the young male not conscious, not breathing,” he said.

“Our preliminary investigations at this point are he was skating down one of the hills at Jezzine Barracks and has lost control of his skateboard and that he has collided with a bollard.”

Early investigations suggest the boy attempted to slow down before he crashed into the pole.

Investigations are continuing.

The teenager was a Malaysian citizen who was holidaying in Townsville with family.

It is understood the boy had extended family living near Townsville.

Bystanders and emergency services tried to resuscitate the boy but he tragically died at the scene.

Sen-Sgt Searle said the boy was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and was skating with friends.

“A number of adults and the other children he was with came to his aid,” he said.

Sen-Sgt Searle said witnesses were being counselled after the horror incident.

A police spokesman said there was no vehicle involved in the incident.

CRE8IVE SK8 skateshop owner Adrian Alderson said he was shocked by the tragic crash.

“From the longboarding community in Townsville, our hearts really go out to his family,” he said.

“It’s very sad. I’m just in shock.”

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