Rockville Teen Dies Two Weeks After Collision on Skateboard

The teenager who was riding a skateboard when he collided with a car succumbed to his injuries Friday, about two weeks after the crash, police said.

Alberto Barreto, 15, of Rockville, died at the hospital, where he was taken soon after the collision occurred.

According to Montgomery County Police, Najeem Amin Jan, 47, of Dumfries, Va., was driving a 2012 Toyota Prius west on Montrose on Nov. 27 at about 10 p.m. The teenager was riding a skateboard and was crossing Montrose Road at Evelyn Drive when the collision occurred.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact CRU detectives at 240-773-6620.

Update: Collision Involving Juvenile on Skateboard Now Fatal: https://t.co/7gUUSlFcb5

— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) December 11, 2020

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