12-year-old boy dies after hitting head at skate park, police say

Published: Oct. 3, 2023 at 4:53 PM MST
MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR/Gray News) - Police in North Dakota say a young boy has died after an accident at a skate park.
According to the Mandan Police Department, a 12-year-old boy was injured in an accident involving a bicycle at the Manda Skate Park next to the Mandan High School.
Police said they responded to a medical call at the park Monday night. Responding officers reported finding a child suffering serious head injuries.
The boy was transported to an area hospital but was pronounced dead.
According to a preliminary investigation, authorities said the boy’s injuries were consistent with a bicycle accident.
Mandan police did not immediately identify the child.
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