Fatal Longboard Accident Claims WSHS Senior

Counselors are on hand to help grieving students and staff.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A West Salem High School Senior has been killed in a tragic skateboarding accident.

On Monday, April 27, 2015, at about 12:19 p.m. the Polk County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 3100 block of Eagle Crest Road NW, Salem, where a reported longboard (skateboard) accident had occurred.

The caller was a 17-year old boy who reported that his friend, 18-year old Joshua Robertson, was unconscious from the crash.

Joshua was transported to the Salem Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased around 2:10 p.m.

Investigation determined that Joshua was riding down Eagle Crest Road NW, traveling southbound. He lost control on a corner and fell backwards, striking his head. Joshua was not wearing a helmet or other protective equipment.

Joshua was a Senior at West Salem High School. The school will have additional counseling resources available this week for students and staff.

Source: Polk Co. Sheriff's Office