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Tragic Mini Bike Crash Claims 12-Year-Old's Life
18 Feb
Summary
- A 12-year-old boy on a mini bike died after colliding with an SUV.
- The fatal crash occurred in front of Patriot Oaks Academy.
- The 17-year-old SUV driver is cooperating, with no charges filed yet.

A tragic accident on Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy riding a mini dirt bike. The collision occurred with an SUV on Longleaf Pine Parkway, directly in front of Patriot Oaks Academy, where the child was a student. The sheriff's office confirmed the boy was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The 17-year-old driver of the SUV is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Current evidence has not led to any charges being filed against the driver. The St. Johns County School District announced the cancellation of a basketball game that was scheduled for Tuesday evening at the school.
Patriot Oaks Academy communicated with families, acknowledging the accident and urging community support during this difficult time. The school stated they had no further information to share regarding the incident.


