Child Injury Lawyer Blog
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney
Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network
A 13 year old boy recently died in a bicycle accident at the Plainfield Skateboard Park in Boy, 13, killed in bicycle accident at Plainfield skateboard park in Plainfield, Connecticut. Witnesses informed police that the boy was attempting a move at the top of the ramp when he lost control of his bicycle and hit his head. Unfortunately and tragically, the boy was not wearing a helmet.
A sign at the skateboard park instructed visitors that helmets were required and that bicycles were not allowed. The boy was taken to the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut where he died.
This incident is truly sad and tragic. It shows the importance of following directions and taking safety precautions.
You can read more about this story at Boy, 13, Killed in Bicycle Accident at Plainfield Skateboard Park.