Crime & Safety

Longboarder Killed at Chambers Bay Park

A 21-year-oldΒ was killed while longboarding with his teen brother atΒ Chambers Creek Regional ParkΒ on Saturday afternoon, according to KIRO 7.

KIRO reports that the victim, identified as Tyler Dean Johnson, was not wearing a helmet. He crashed into a tree on the walking trail andΒ died en route to the hospital.

According to the Tacoma News Tribune, the young man crashed on the northwest side of the park's walking trail,Β where there is a series ofΒ switchbacks.

He is reported to be a Clover Park High School graduate.

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