SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — There were hugs and tears as family and community members mourned the death of a 16-year-old skateboarder on Thursday night.
Over 100 friends and family members gathered at the Linda Vista Skate Park to honor Cameron Vaughan, who died after he was hit by a car Tuesday night.
Most of the candles were snuffed out from last night's rain, except for one, which brightly burned next to the skateboard deck with Vaughan's name on it.
"There's no doubt- I mean, I know my son was loved, but I didn't know he was loved this much. So I just want to thank you all for coming and just being part of his life," Vaughan's father said.
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He said the family decided to take out Vaughan's breathing tube to allow him to pass.
The San Diego Police Department said that Vaughan was hit by a car when he rode his skateboard against a red light in the 6900 block of Osler Street on the south side of Genesee Avenue.
The driver who hit Vaughan remained at the scene and cooperated with police. There is no information on if any charges will be filed.
A GoFundMe campaign was established for the family to help cover funeral expenses.
