A 14-year-old boy who died after he was struck while a car as he rode his e-bike in Pacific Beach on Saturday night has been identified as an eighth-grade student.
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Owen Timothy Harris was a student at Pacific Beach Middle School, according to a letter Associate Principal Tim Depue sent to the campus community.
“All of us at PBMS are deeply saddened by his death,” the letter reads.
He said counselors with the school district would be on campus this week to assist students, staff and parents.
“Please be assured that we are doing everything possible to maintain our daily routine while supporting each other as we deal with this sad event,” the letter reads.
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Owen was riding an Zooz e-bike and headed north on Olney Street when, according to San Diego police, he entered the intersection of Balboa Avenue against a red light.
He was struck by a 2023 Model 3 Tesla driven by a 38-year-old man headed west on Balboa, police said.
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Owen was taken to a hospital, where he died.
Police said alcohol was not a factor in the collision.
