How to resolve AdBlock issue? NORTH COAST, Calif. – A Northshore teenager sustained major injuries in Potter Valley on Friday when he fell off a skateboard while being pulled by a pickup.
James Derr, 17, of Nice was injured in the accident, which occurred just before 1 p.m. Friday, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol’s Ukiah Area office.
The CHP said Garret Pierachini, 19, of Potter Valley was driving a 1987 Chevrolet pickup at slow speeds eastbound on Main Street west of Eel River Road, with Derr – who was on a skateboard – holding onto the bed of the pickup.
Derr lost his balance and fell off the skateboard and underneath the pickup, which struck him while he was on the ground, the CHP said.
The CHP said Derr sustained major injuries and was lifeflighted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for medical treatment.
No drug or alcohol involvement is suspected in the incident, the CHP said.
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Northshore teen injured after falling off of skateboard, under vehicle
- Elizabeth Larson
