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Teen Skateboarder Dies After Fall: A Reminder of Skate Safety and Legal Responsibility
Brand Name
Krooked
Manufacturer
S.F. Deluxe Productions, Inc.
Model Name
Krooked Skateboard
Product Description
Krooked skateboards are widely recognized in the street and trick skating community, known for their bold graphics, durable decks, and youth-focused marketing. While this product line is popular with beginner and advanced riders alike, safety instructions, helmet usage disclaimers, or riding condition warnings may be minimal or absent on some models.
This particular board’s model, serial number, and UPC were not specified in the report, but the incident raises concerns about how these products are used by teens in unsupervised and high-risk situations, such as skitching behind moving vehicles.
Case Details
On April 25, 2023, a 16-year-old boy was skateboarding while holding onto a moving vehicle—an activity commonly known as “skitching”—when he lost his balance, fell, and hit his head on the concrete. He was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with extensive head trauma. Despite emergency care, he succumbed to his injuries. His official cause of death was listed as craniocerebral injuries due to a fall from a skateboard, and the manner of death was ruled an accident.
Injury Brief
The skateboard involved was manufactured by S.F. Deluxe Productions, Inc., under the Krooked brand. While the specific model is unknown, this incident raises important concerns about:
- Lack of safety guidance or helmet use warnings provided with the product
- Whether the skateboard included performance disclaimers or weight/speed guidance
- The need for consumer education on proper, safe usage
While skitching is not a recommended or legal use of skateboards, manufacturers still bear some responsibility in educating users and parents about safe riding practices, especially when marketing to teens.
Retailers
Krooked skateboards are widely available at national and specialty retailers, including:
- Zumiez
- CCS
- Amazon
- Skate Warehouse
- Local skate shops nationwide
While skateboarding is a popular youth sport and hobby, parents and guardians should ensure children use proper safety gear and understand the dangers of improper use, especially in traffic environments.
Liability
Although this incident was ruled accidental, there are still legal questions worth exploring:
- Did the skateboard lack essential safety warnings?
- Was the product defective or unfit for use at speed?
- Was the manufacturer negligent in marketing to minors without protective gear guidance?
At Farzan Law, we investigate whether a recreational product like a skateboard contributed to or failed to prevent serious injuries or death—even in nontraditional use cases—when proper safety mechanisms, warnings, or guidance were lacking.
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