A boy from Missouri died after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida
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A 14-year-old boy visiting from Missouri died Thursday night after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, authorities said Friday.
Orange County Sheriff John W. Mina identified the boy during an afternoon news conference as Tyre Sampson.
Mina said the investigation is still in its early stages, but no charges have been filed and investigators are trying to determine how the boy fell to his death.
“It appears to be a terrible tragedy,” the sheriff said. “Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. We can’t imagine what they’re going through.”
The sheriff’s office will determine conclusively if Sampson’s death was an accident, according to Mina. The state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is the agency that will oversee if the ride’s safety was compromised, he said.
Based on investigators speaking to witnesses on the ride, employees at the park and watching videos circulating of the incident, Mina said there’s been no indication anything was wrong prior to Sampson falling to his death.
A spokesperson with the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said its investigation is underway and inspectors will be on site Friday. The spokesperson declined further comment.
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