15-Year-Old Boy Dies After Getting Pinned Underneath Vehicle in Front of His Friends

Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon.Photo: George Rose/Getty

A 15-year-old boy was killed after authorities say he became pinned underneath a vehicle in front of his friends.

The Salem Police Departmentconfirmed the fatal incident in a press releaseon Monday, noting that it occurred in a parking lot at Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon.

Police say they were called to the scene around 3:30 a.m. Monday after receiving a report about “a person pinned beneath a vehicle.”

When officers arrived, they found a 15-year-old boy — whose identity has not been released — trapped underneath the car, according to the release.

They later learned that four friends were driving through the parking lot when a 16-year-old female driver stopped the car.

The boy then exited the vehicle and climbed onto the hood of the car, according to the release.

The Salem Fire Department was ultimately called to the scene, where they helped pull the injured teen from beneath the car.

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At this time, it is unclear if the female driver will face charges.

Police said they are not releasing the identities of those involved due to their ages, but noted that the Salem Police Traffic Team is currently investigating the incident.

source: people.com