MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A 14-year-old boy died after a skateboarding accident in Pequannock Township over the weekend, according to local police. First responders were called Friday at about 5:45 p.m. to the intersection of Hopper Avenue and Woodland Court after reports of an accident.
Authorities said the teen suffered a serious head injury while skateboarding. He was treated at the scene by emergency medical technicians and then taken to Morristown Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police say the teen fell and struck his head on the pavement
Investigators said the boy fell off the skateboard and hit his head on the pavement. That injury proved fatal, and police have continued to treat the case as an active investigation.
The boy’s name has not been released. Police said they are withholding it because he was a minor and out of respect for his family.
The crash drew a response from first responders in Pequannock Township, and the circumstances that led to the fall have not yet been publicly detailed by investigators.
Emergency crews treated him at the scene before transport to Morristown
Emergency medical technicians gave the teen care at the intersection before he was taken to Morristown Medical Center. Officials said he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The sequence of events shows how quickly the incident turned serious. What began as a reported skateboarding accident became a fatal head injury case within hours.
Police have not said whether any other people were involved or whether equipment, roadway conditions, or speed played a role.
Pequannock Township police say the death remains under investigation
The Pequannock Township Police Department is investigating the circumstances of the teen’s death. That includes determining exactly how the fall happened and what led to the head injury.
For now, authorities have released only basic details about the location, time, and medical response. They have not announced any charges or said that foul play is suspected.
The department said it extends its deepest condolences to the boy’s family, friends, classmates, and others affected by the loss.
Morris County community mourns a fatal weekend accident
The death adds to the grief felt by residents in and around Morris County, where news of the crash spread quickly after police confirmed the fatal outcome. The incident happened in a residential part of Pequannock Township near Hopper Avenue and Woodland Court.
Because the victim was only 14, police said they are being careful about what personal information they release. The family’s privacy has remained a priority as investigators work through the case.
Authorities have not said when they expect to provide an update, and the investigation remains open.
What officials have confirmed so far about the skateboarding accident
Officials have confirmed that the boy was skateboarding when he fell, hit his head, and died after being taken to the hospital. They have also confirmed the time, place, and the involvement of emergency responders and local police.
What remains unanswered is what caused the fall. Police have not publicly identified any contributing factors, and they have not said whether the skateboarder was wearing protective gear.
For now, the known facts point to a tragic accident that turned deadly in a matter of hours.
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