A 14-year-old boy has died after falling from a “Free Fall” ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida.
The boy, who has been identified as Tyre Sampson, was visiting from Missouri with his friend’s family when the incident occurred on Thursday night at around 11 p.m.
Reportedly, the ride featured a pull-over harness that’s typical for amusement park rides, except this one hadn’t been fastened all the way and there was no secondary seatbelt as there should have been.
Online, a video taken by a bystander showing the moments before and after the fall has been shared widely — but to a mixed response.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that a 14-year-old boy was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
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14 Year Old Dies At Icon Park Video
As per the sources, Orlando Drop Tower death is about a 14 years old youngster who passed away after falling while riding a drop tower attraction in the Orlando region. Many people said that the ride was not accompanied by the provision of the seat belt. As per the Sheriff’s office, this lethal investigation is still in its early stages. The investigation of the case is going on seriously at this moment.
The ride will remain closed during the investigation.
Investigators with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will be at ICON Park on Friday to investigate the incident, said Erin M. Moffet, a spokesperson for the agency, which inspects various attractions and rides.
She said the agency was unable to comment further, citing the ongoing investigation.
Kid Falls Off Ride Orlando Video
The graphic of Orland Drop Tower Death is taking over Twitter since it was revealed. After being reported regarding the Orlando Drop Tower Death case, the netizens are in a state of shock at this time. As per the Orange County Sheriff’s Office officials, a youngster passed away after falling at the time of riding a drop tower attraction in the Orlando region. Immediately, the incident was reported to the police at ICON park late Thursday evening, asking for law enforcement officials, paramedics, and firemen to arrive at the spot.
WHERE IS ICON PARK? HOW TALL IS THE ORLANDO FREE FALL TOWER?
According to ICON Park’s website, the Orlando Free Fall stands at 430 feet, “making it the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.” The ride can accommodate 30 riders when loaded to capacity.
The vehicle rotates around a central tower as it rises. Â After it reaches the top, riders tilt forward and face the ground briefly before free-falling nearly 400 feet at approximately 75 miles per hour.
WHO OWNS ORLANDO FREE FALL AND ORLANDO SLINGSHOT?
The Orlando Free Fall sits adjacent to the Orlando Slingshot. Both attractions, which opened in December 2021, are owned and operated by the Slingshot Group of Companies, according to the ICON Park website.
ICON Park is also home to The Wheel at ICON Park and the Orlando Starflyer.
In September 2020, Jacob David Kaminsky, 21, died after he fell of the Orlando starflyer while reportedly conducting a safety check.