Skateboarder Jacob Austin Vinson, 30, was found dead in the middle of a steep Bend, Oregon road early this morning (Monday, June 21, 2010) according to a story on My Central Oregon.
Officers responded about 5:00 am to the 700 block of NW Stonepine Dr. regarding a male subject in the middle of the road. . . Upon arrival, Officers determined the male subject was deceased. . . .The investigation revealed Jacob was riding his skateboard downhill on NW Stonepine Dr. sometime during the night, when he lost control of the skateboard and fell to the pavement striking his head. . .
As you may have guessed, Vinson was not wearing a helmet. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
[Link: MyCentralOregon]
