St. Johns County mourns 12-year-old student killed in crash near Patriot Oaks Academy

St. Johns County mourns 12-year-old student killed in crash near Patriot Oaks Academy

A 12-year-old's tragic accident near Patriot Oaks Academy has left a community grieving. As neighbors rally in support, the incident highlights urgent safety concerns.

Questions arise after 12-year-old’s death on minibike

The death of a 12-year-old child on a gas-powered minibike in St. Johns County is raising questions about how these bikes and others are regulated under Florida law. The child, who has not been identified, was hit by an SUV on Tuesday in a crosswalk in front of Patriot Oaks Academy in northwest St. Johns County. The Sheriff’s Office described the vehicle as a “99cc gas-powered mini-dirt bike.” These are small two-wheel motorbikes with knobby tir…