Midshipman Third Class Hans Loewen, 20, of Hampstead, N.C., passed away on Saturday at Shock Trauma six days after he sustained injuries in a skateboarding accident while on liberty away from the academy on March 22. Loewen was camping at Assateague State Park with other midshipmen when he sustained the injuries while skateboarding.
After initial treatment on the scene by local emergency personnel, Loewen was transported to Shock Trauma in Baltimore. In the days following the accident, his family remained at his bedside and was supported by friends, family, midshipmen and Naval Academy leadership.
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back in my day we were required to wear helmets to use the skate park
ReplyDeleteSounds odd, short of being hit by a car, how does a fit 20 yr old man die from skateboarding? There is no Assateage skatepark, and the paved areas are as flat as a pancake
ReplyDeleteVery Sad. Loewen was riding his skateboard while holding onto the driver’s side of the Jeep. The vehicle was traveling about 15 mph, and held the driver and two passengers, all of whom also attend the Naval Academy.
ReplyDeleteThe left rear tire came in contact with the skateboard, which caused the victim to be ejected from the skateboard. He hit the side of the Jeep, then he hit the ground, then the left rear tire ran over his head.
Condolences to the family but holding onto a moving motor-vehicle while on a skateboard is not very smart.
ReplyDeleteFor those of you who are not familiar with skateboarding, these young adults do it all night any night on the streets of Salisbury. MOST are very responsible and wear equipment, travel in groups, and do not do anything dangerous.
ReplyDeleteFortune doesn't always favor the bold.
ReplyDelete2:42....Please read the while article, he was wearing a helmet.
ReplyDeletegod bless him and his family:
ReplyDeletehe had a very promising future ahead of him that was cut short.
May God bring peace to this young man's family during this difficult time. A life taken away too soon.
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