HELIX FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER RUN OVER BY TRASH TRUCK

By Miriam Raftery

September 6, 2024 (La Mesa) – Caleb Carvalho, 14, was riding his bicycle to school yesterday morning when he was struck and seriously injured by a garbage truck at the intersection of University Avenue and La Mesa Blvd. 

A Go Fund Me site has been set up to help the teen, a freshman and football player at Helix Charter High School, with his medical bills as he faces long road to recovery.

His father, David Carvalho, told NBC 7 that Caleb’s pelvis was broken on both front and back. Currently hospitalized, Caleb will need rehabilitation and costly medical treatments. 

Caleb was in the bicycle lane but the trash truck driver didn’t see him, running over Caleb as the truck pulled into a driveway.

“We are asking for your help to ease the financial strain on Caleb’s family as they focus on his healing,” says Dr. Nate Swett, Caleb’s uncle, who organized the fundraiser, also asking for prayers.

Family members have described Caleb as a talented athlete who is passionate about football and his teammates.

La Mesa Police have indicated that drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors in this tragic accident.