Fundraiser Supports Family Of Encinitas Teen Killed In E-Bike Crash

ENCINITAS, CA — A fundraiser was launched to support the family of a teenager who died last week after he was struck by a work van while riding an electric bicycle in Encinitas.

The crash happened around 6 p.m. June 22 in the 500 block of South El Camino Real, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The e-bike and van collided when the boy changed lanes into the path of the van, sheriff's Lt. Karen Mullins said. The teen, identified as 15-year-old Brodee Braxton Champlain-Kingman, was rushed to a hospital where he died late Friday morning.

Mullins said the driver of the van was not hurt and stayed at the scene to speak with deputies. Authorities do not believe alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash.

A GoFundMe page set up to raise funds for medical and funeral expenses described Brodee as a loving grandson, son, brother and friend. By Tuesday morning, the page had raised nearly $37,000.

"He touched many lives with his grace, compassion, determination and kindness," the page said.

"Brodee was fiercely steadfast in his desire to excel academically, thrive socially and grind for those gains in the gym," the page said. "Nothing was more striking than Brodee's natural ability to connect with others and his sincere desire to reflectively grow in his relationships and life pursuits. He lived with grounded humility — always learning, always evolving."

Anyone with information or video of the crash was asked to call the North Coastal Sheriff's Station Traffic Division at 760-966-3500