Jordan Rawlins ID'd as 16-Year-Old Skateboarder Struck, Killed by Vehicle at Brockton Avenue and Arlington Avenue in Riverside
Riverside, California (February 27, 2022) – Authorities have identified the 16-year-old boy who died after being struck by an SUV as he was riding skateboarding Friday night in Riverside as Jordan Rawlins.
The deadly crash happened at around 7:30 p.m. on February 25 at the intersection of Brockton Avenue and Arlington Avenue.
Police said Rawlins, a Perris resident, was riding his skateboard northbound on Brockton Avenue while a 2003 GMC Yukon hauling a trailer was traveling westbound on Arlington Avenue.
Rawlins reportedly skated into the intersection and was struck by the SUV.
Boy Killed in Brockton Avenue Accident Identified as Perris Resident
Rawlins was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the SUV, a 60-year-old man, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
It is undetermined whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
An investigation into the collision is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the authorities at 951-826-8723.
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