A 16-year-old boy has died following a skateboarding incident in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, November 3.
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Authorities identified the teenager as Sebastian Ebert, who was riding his skateboard along Two Rivers Greenway at approximately 11:30 a.m. when the incident occurred.
According to a preliminary investigation, Ebert was "traveling downhill at a high rate of speed without a helmet when he fell and hit his head."
Emergency personnel rushed the teenager to Skyline Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
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Police are investigating Ebert's death as "accidental".
Generation Changers Church, where Ebert had been part of the community "since he was a baby", shared a heartfelt tribute following his death.
"Our hearts break along with the Ebert and Roberts families at this unspeakable loss," a statement read. "We know He is with the Lord, and for that we are grateful. But we are left with tremendous grief that is bearable only by the hope of the resurrection."
The church also canceled its November 4 fellowship night, explaining that it was "not the appropriate time for such a gathering."
Pastor Donald and other church members have made themselves available to provide support and counseling to young people struggling with the loss.
"Please keep the families and friends in your prayers and we will share further information as it becomes available," the statement concluded.
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According to AllTrails.com, Two Rivers Greenway features a paved trail with a steep section descending toward a water treatment plant.
Ebert's obituary states that he is survived by his mother, Erika, and her companion, Jason; his father, Chris; and his siblings, Lachlan, Alexander and Logan.
The teenager was a junior at Wilson Central High School, where he showcased his "musical gifts" through his passion for guitar, bass and drums.
He was also a member of the Wilson Central High School Marching Band and performed with the worship band at Generation Changers Church.
His obituary paid tribute to the lasting impact he made on those around him during his short life.
"Though his time here on earth was far too short, the love he gave, the lives he touched, and the legacy he leaves behind will live on for generations," the obituary reads.
