14-Year-Old Girl Critical After E-Skateboard Crash with Motorcycle in West Palm Beach A 14-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being struck by a motorcycle while riding an electric skateboard in West Palm Beach on Wednesday night. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office crash report, the incident occurred at 10:06 p.m. on Pinion Drive, where the motorcycle was traveling westbound and collided with the girl, who was moving east on the skateboard. Both the motorcyclist and the girl were immediately transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center as trauma alerts due to the severity of their injuries. At the hospital, officials confirmed that the motorcycle driver sustained minor injuries, though the girl’s condition remains dire. Medical staff informed authorities that she is currently unconscious and intubated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). At this time, it is unclear whether the girl was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Local authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the exact sequence of events and potential contributing factors. The crash report details that the motorcycle was traveling westbound on Pinion Drive when it collided with the skateboard. The girl’s eastbound movement on the skateboard likely created a direct path of collision. While the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, the girl’s critical condition has prompted heightened concern. Hospital officials have not yet provided further details about her prognosis, but her intubation and unconscious state indicate the severity of her injuries. Authorities have not yet released information about the motorcyclist’s identity or whether they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs.#pinion_drive #west_palm_beach #st_marys_medical_center #palm_beach_county_sheriff_office #motorcycle_driver
Friends React After Teen on Electric Skateboard Critically Injured A 14-year-old girl was critically injured in a collision involving an electric skateboard and a motorcycle near Wellington, Florida, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Wednesday when the girl, riding eastbound on 9396 Pinion Drive, was struck by a Kawasaki motorcycle driven by a 14-year-old boy. Both teens were hospitalized, with the girl suffering severe injuries including two brain bleeds, pelvic bleeding, and a lacerated spleen. The boy sustained minor injuries, though officials noted the girl is expected to survive. Friends of the injured girl described the scene as chaotic and alarming. Alex Melgarejo, one of her acquaintances, recounted hearing a loud boom before witnessing the crash. “I saw one of them lying on the ground… they were calling for help, so I called 911,” he said. Emergency crews, including firetrucks, ambulances, and police, responded swiftly, blocking off the road for hours. Melgarejo emphasized the girl’s unresponsiveness after the crash, expressing deep concern for her condition. “The girl was not moving at all. I just felt really bad for them,” he added. Investigators confirmed that neither teenager was wearing safety equipment at the time of the collision. Tony Barbanente, owner of a West Palm Beach bike shop, highlighted the growing risks associated with micromobility devices. “Whatever the mobility device — scooter, bicycle, skateboard, motorcycle — be aware of what you’re riding,” he said. “Know the hazards, know its limitations, and wear the proper safety equipment.” Barbanente pointed to the rapid rise in popularity of such devices, which may be outpacing safety awareness and regulatory measures.#kawasaki_motorcycle #wellington_florida #alex_melgarejo #pinion_drive #tony_barbanente
