St. Louis can not stay away from tragedies and the children that die in this city this one hits home because it seems the children with the promise the young that could be a blessing to this world. Like Mike Brown, we never know what good could come out of these young men one from thrill rides and the other at the hands of police who are to protect. So another tragic tale. Big Tick as his friends call him RIP
Witnesses on the scene told deputies that someone had fallen off the Orlando Free Fall ride, which opened in December 2021. The victim was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. Please keep his family and former – current teammates and coaches in prayer.
He was visiting Orlando FL SpringBreak from his Coach he was getting away from StLouis to enjoy his spring break he was so happy.
In ORLANDO, Fla. A 14-year-old boy tragically fell to his death from a ride at Orlando’s ICON Park on Thursday night. Witnesses shared videos exclusively with news of the moments right before he fell. The video has been edited due to its graphic nature.
Witnesses at the scene told deputies that the boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet. It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.
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. It’s not known how the boy fell from the ride. The boy has been identified as Tyre Sampson who was visiting from Missouri.
Montrey Williams reported that they saw something fall and at first, thought it was a piece of the ride.
“We got a little closer and it was a person laying on the ground,” said Williams. “Everyone was just panicking and screaming.”
The ride will remain closed during the investigation.
The Orlando Free Fall sits adjacent to the Orlando Slingshot. Both attractions, which opened in December, are owned and operated by the Slingshot Group of Companies, according to the ICON Park website.
They should have had secondary restraints. This is sad and like his dad said money won’t fix this but they need to sue. The park and the company that made the ride. No child should die on a thrill ride not one. So I pray for the family of a St. Louis are teen who was playing East St.louis flyers football. He was a big kid that is no reason for his death. His family better sue. So no more teens or people die on these rides. It won’t bring him back as his father said but it will hold them accountable period. This is sad.
