Wilson Central Honors Student Killed in Skateboard Fall
Sebastian Ebert, 16, died after falling from a skateboard and striking his head at a Davidson County greenway.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Secondary Education
Sebastian Ebert, a 16-year-old student at Wilson Central High School, died after he fell off a skateboard and hit his head around 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 3 at Two Rivers Greenway in Davidson County. He was taken to Skyline Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Why it matters
The death of a student from a skateboarding accident underscores the risks of unprotected head injuries among young riders and affects a school community now preparing to mourn. For Nashville-area families, it is a reminder of the safety concerns surrounding popular greenway activities.
Ebert was 16 years old at the time of the incident, which occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 3 at Two Rivers Greenway. The report does not state whether he was wearing a helmet or what caused the fall.
The players
Wilson Central High School
A public high school in Wilson County, Tennessee, which is hosting the visitation and memorial service for the student.
Skyline Medical Center
A Nashville-area hospital in the Tennessee healthcare network where Ebert was taken and pronounced dead.
The details
Ebert fell off a skateboard and struck his head, and was transported to Skyline Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 8 at Wilson Central High School, followed by a 6 p.m. service at the same location, with attendees entering through the grand hallway doors near the football field.
Timeline
Nov. 3: Ebert falls from his skateboard around 11:30 a.m. at Two Rivers Greenway.
Nov. 3: Wilson County schools have no classes because of Election Day.
Nov. 8, 3-6 p.m.: Visitation at Wilson Central High School.
Nov. 8, 6 p.m.: Memorial service at Wilson Central High School.
Season Trajectory
Skateboarding injuries among teens have been tracked by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for years, with head trauma a recurring concern. Ebert's death adds a local case to that documented pattern as Nashville-area schools and families weigh safety on public greenways.
Families in the Nashville area may want to review helmet use and safety practices for skateboarding and other wheeled activities on local greenways. Wilson Central High School's visitation and memorial service on Nov. 8 offers a community gathering point for those affected by the loss.
The takeaway
Protective gear such as a certified helmet significantly reduces the risk of severe head injury during skateboarding, a precaution worth reinforcing for young riders in every community.
Further reading
Explore more on Secondary Education for context on how schools in the Nashville area are responding to student safety.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Tennessean.
