UPDATED: LAKE ELSINORE: 15-year-old boy fatally struck by car while riding his skateboard identified

UPDATE: Friday, Oct. 11, 1:30 a.m.

LAKE ELSINORE — Officials have identified the 15-year-old victim who died when he was struck by a vehicle Friday, August 4. The deadly collision happened on McVicker Canyon Park Road and Sunswept Drive in Lake Elsinore.

Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner officials identified Joseph David Losoya, of Lake Elsinore as the victim killed in the tragic accident.

According to coroner officials, after he was struck by a vehicle, the victim was transported to Inland Valley Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. He was pronounced dead at 4:42 p.m., about 45 minutes after the accident happened.

Officials have not released any further information about the crash, which is still under investigation; however, officials had previously stated that neither drugs nor alcohol were believed to be contributing factors in the fatal collision.

In the aftermath of the tragic accident, Losoya’s parents, Joe and Ann Losoya, have been left devastated at the sudden and unexpected loss.

“He was an amazing gift that will forever live in my heart,” Ann said of her son.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 12, at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Sun City. The service begins at 10 a.m., and Losoya’s mother has invited anyone who knew her son to join the service, saying, “Anyone and everyone is welcome.”

Visit Miller Jones’ website for more information regarding Losoya’s funeral service.

Family members have established a gofundme account to help raise fund for Losoya’s funeral expenses and other costs.

 

LAKE ELSINORE — A juvenile riding a skateboard was critically injured and later died after being struck by a vehicle Friday, August 4. The fatal accident happened on McVicker Canyon Park Road and Sunswept Drive in Lake Elsinore.

Officials have not yet identified the victim, pending further investigation and notification of the boy’s family.

Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Police Station responded to the area after receiving several 911 calls from citizens reporting a major injury, vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision about 3:55 p.m., Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Nathan Kaas explained in a written press release after the incident.

When deputies and other emergency first responders arrived they located the victim down in the roadway as well as the driver of the vehicle that officials say struck the child.

The victim sustained major, traumatic injuries and was transported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead by hospital staff.

Based on the circumstances, the Lake Elsinore PD Traffic Team responded to the intersection and assumed the investigation into the deadly accident.

During their investigation, deputies determined the juvenile was riding a skateboard on Sunswept Drive when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the intersection of McVicker Canyon Park Road.

Officials have not yet stated if the child was crossing the intersection legally or if the juvenile was in a designated cross walk when he was fatally struck.

Neither drugs nor alcohol appeared to be a factors in the deadly accident, according to Kaas, who explained that the names of the involved parties will not be released at this time.

McVicker Canyon Park Road was partially blocked at Sunswept Drive during the officials investigation. The road was reopened about several hours later, when officials concluded their initial investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Nicole Roberge of the Lake Elsinore Police Department Traffic Team at (951) 245-3300, or after hours at (951) 776-1099. Callers can refer to incident file number L172160110 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

 

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Trevor Montgomery runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes for Riverside County based newspapers, Valley News and Anza Valley Outlook and also writes for Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg and breaking his back in an off-duty accident.

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center and Lake Elsinore Station, along with other locations.