The parents of a teen who fell to his death from a Florida amusement park ride have hired attorneys, who are seeking witnesses of the incident.
Tyre Sampson, 14, of St. Louis, Missouri, died Thursday night after he fell from the FreeFall drop tower ride at ICON Park in Orlando. Tyre Sampson, 14, died after he fell off a ride at ICON Park in Orlando.Sheriff's investigators will determine whether the incident was an accident or intentional, and from an initial investigation,"it appears to be a terrible tragedy," Orange County Sheriff John Mina said.
Needless to say, his family is absolutely devastated."Read MoreHilliard said,"Families have a right to expect these national theme parks, making millions of dollars, will keep their children safe and will put that safety above all else."The FreeFall takes riders to the top of a 430-foot tower, tilts them face to the ground, and falls at speeds of up to 75 mph, the ICON Park's website says.
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