Staged or no?
Common sense tells you that no one is dumb enough to stage something this dangerous. Then again, people will do anything for a laugh or three extra Instagram/Twitter followers.
This guy seems like a pretty legit skateboarder and most legit skateboarders have a buddy blocking cars in the street. Also, nobody yelled “CAR!” or had any reaction to their friend nearly getting killed.
Your call:

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