Berkeley County, WV – A 12-year-old juvenile was killed in a roadway crash Thursday evening, prompting an active investigation.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 7:15 p.m. to the intersection of Arden Nollville Road and Cambrian Court for a reported collision involving injuries. Initial reports indicated a juvenile had been struck by a motorcycle and was lying in the roadway.
Emergency crews arrived and rendered aid, but the child was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said. The motorcycle operator remained on scene and sustained injuries in the crash.
Preliminary findings indicate the deceased juvenile and another juvenile, age 13, were operating small electric scooters along Arden Nollville Road. Based on witness statements and evidence collected, investigators say the 12-year-old entered the roadway into the path of the motorcycle and was struck.
The juvenile’s parents have been notified. The incident remains under investigation by crash reconstruction personnel with the sheriff’s office, and no further details have been released.
The crash temporarily impacted traffic in the area as emergency responders worked the scene. Arden Nollville Road is a commonly traveled corridor for local residents and commuters.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
This incident may be particularly relevant to families and young riders using scooters in residential and roadside areas.
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