Reports: 14-year-old dies in fall from amusement park ride.
It isn’t known yet what caused the boy to fall from the ride, but witnesses saw the boy fall, the sheriff’s department said.
An investigation into the death is underway, and the attraction will remain closed as the probe continues, authorities said.“the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower.” The ride accommodates 30 people and allows the riders to enjoy a view of the skyline before dropping them, the park said in a description of the ride.
“Once the ride vehicle reaches the top, it’ll tilt forward 30 degrees and face the ground for a brief moment before free falling nearly 400 feet at speeds reaching over 75 mph,” the park said.Most Read
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