14-year-old dies at ICON Park

A 14-year-old boy died after he fell Thursday night from a drop tower amusement ride that recently opened at the Orlando area's ICON Park entertainment ...

"Our safety harness that goes over the chest of the rider is sufficient, and obviously we're going to look into this further. Before the ride begins, riders sit in their seats, with a harness over their shoulders and chest, the video shows. A worker appears and asks ride attendants whether they are sure they checked the rider. "Right now, the last thing on our mind is getting the ride operational," Stine said. "Yes (he was secured in the seat). That's what we know at this time. And this is what's so perplexing," he said. When the vehicle reaches the top, "it'll tilt forward 30 degrees and face the ground before free falling nearly 400 feet at speeds reaching over 75 mph," ICON Park's website says No deficiencies were listed in the report. He just fell," someone yells. He added, "I want to know what really happened. His son "was a very good young man. The FreeFall is a 430-foot-tall tower and ride, with a vehicle encircling the tower that takes up to 30 riders to the structure's top.

Investigators say just after 11 p.m., Thursday, they were called to the park as witnesses reported a 14-year-old boy fell off the Orlando Free Fall ride. The ...

According to the document, the maximum rider weight for FreeFall is about 286 pounds. “Our safety harness that goes over the chest of the rider is sufficient and obviously we’re gonna look into this further. We’re going to work with all the authorities and that’s all we can share at this point.” The same ride operator that was previously mentioned is seen escorting the other riders off. "Yes (he was secured in the seat) — that's what we know at this time," he said. Spectrum News 13 asked Stine if the boy came free from the safety harness, but he said that has not yet been determined. A viewer’s video of the fall sent to— Ashleigh Mills (@AshleighMNews) @MyNews13appears to show the teen slipping from his seat on the drop tower. Deputies say Sampson was taken to the hospital after the fall, where he died from his injuries. That is when investigators believe the teen slid out of the seat. “This family is shocked and heartbroken at the loss of their son. ICON Park is committed to being a place where families can spend quality time together in a safe and fun space. Investigators say just after 11 p.m. Thursday, they were called to the park as witnesses reported that Sampson fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride.

A 14-year-old boy has died after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, authorities said.

That employee fell approximately 225 feet and landed on a lower level platform near the ground and was killed, according to OSHA. "Our hearts go out to the family of this young man and that’s all we can say at this time." "It appears to be a terrible tragedy," the sheriff said. "He was a really good kid. He was too young." He was just 14 years old. He was very intelligent.'" No deficiencies were found and the ride passed its inspection, officials said. The coworker was climbing above the employee on the ladder when he turned to observe the employee just as the employee lost his grip and fell. Because Free Fall is a new ride, and the agency conducts safety inspections twice a year, no additional inspections on it had occurred prior to Thursday night, officials said. "It is hard to believe. "Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.

A teenager died after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Florida, which the park advertised at the "world's tallest free-standing drop tower."

“This family is shocked and heartbroken at the loss of their son," Crump, who is representing Yarnell Sampson, Tyre's father, said in a statement. His father told CNN that Tyre was an honor roll student who dreamed of becoming a football player. Martin said he had reviewed video from the incident and that the added safety belt could have been life-saving. If I don’t make it down, please tell my Mom and Daddy I love them.'" his father told the news station. He said the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs is investigating the safety of the ride. “We’re supposed to take them to the edge and bring them back safely,” Martin said. Videos and photos of the ride show no secondary safety belt that would secure the over-the-shoulder harness. Video suggests that he was propelled from his seat at high speeds as the ride slowed from its descent. Stine said there have been no other safety issues with the ride since it opened. "Our hearts go out this young man's family, and we are cooperating with the Orange County Sheriff's Department and other local agency's ongoing investigations which I cannot comment on any further at this time." Tyre was transported to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Another man told a 911 dispatcher that the teen had no pulse.

The 14-year-old boy from Missouri fell during the descent of a 430-foot-tall ride called the Orlando FreeFall, officials said.

First responders arrived at the scene at 11:12 p.m. local time and transported the boy to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. - Opinion: The Whitmer Terror Verdicts You may cancel your subscription at anytime by calling Customer Service.

ICON Park's Free Fall is the world's tallest free-standing drop tower, and the ride reaches about 75 miles per hour.