Skateboarder Struck, Killed In Lake Forest Remembered By Family

LAKE FOREST, CA — A man on a skateboard who was struck in a Lake Forest intersection on the morning of June 30 was identified, the Orange County Sheriff's Department told Patch. Ross Skinner, 33 of San Juan Capistrano, was hit by an SUV at 10:45 a.m. near Dimension and Enterprise in Lake Forest, OCSD spokeswoman Carrie Braun said.

"The driver of the SUV remained on the scene and spoke with deputies when they arrived," she said. A witness to the crash, who was on her way to the airport, told Patch that she "held his hand as long as she could."

Orange County Fire Authority arrived at the scene and took Skinner to an area hospital by ambulance, where he succumbed to his injuries an hour later, Braun said. No one was arrested in the incident, according to OCSD.

Skinner's family and friends began a GoFundMe memorial fund they have entitled "Live Like Ross," with the #LiveLikeRoss.

"On behalf of the Skinner family, we would like to thank everyone for your prayers and support during this tragic time," the family wrote on GoFundMe."We are truly grateful for the outpouring of love that we have received. Ross Skinner was unexpectedly taken from us to be with our Father in heaven. He was a selfless giver that loved and shepherded many of us."

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