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ICON Park Death Investigation

Petition launched to replace Orlando FreeFall with Tyre Sampson memorial

Petition launched to replace Orlando FreeFall with Tyre Sampson memorial

Tyre Sampson died March 24 after he fell out of the restraints while on the drop tower attraction at ICON Park in Orlando.

May 12
Orlando FreeFall death investigation: No one immediately helped Tyre Sampson after fall death, witnesses say

Orlando FreeFall death investigation: No one immediately helped Tyre Sampson after fall death, witnesses say

Immediately after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park there was panic and confusion with multiple people calling 911, according to new 911 recordings released Tuesday, as well as the Orange County Sheriff's Office incident report.

May 4
'Take it down:' Tyre Sampson's parents call for action after son's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park

'Take it down:' Tyre Sampson's parents call for action after son's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park

The mother of Tyre Sampson is calling for stricter laws for amusement park rides to prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy.

April 26
ICON Park Orlando FreeFall death: Tyre Sampson's family files wrongful death lawsuit

ICON Park Orlando FreeFall death: Tyre Sampson's family files wrongful death lawsuit

The parents of a 14-year-old boy who fell to his death while on the Orlando FreeFall ride in March 2022 filed a wrongful death civil suit Monday in Orange County's  Ninth Judicial Circuit Court , according to the family's attorney.

April 25
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Operator made 'manual adjustments' to Tyre Sampson's seat, report says

Orlando FreeFall ride death: Operator made 'manual adjustments' to Tyre Sampson's seat, report says

The investigation into a teen's death on Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park concluded that one of the ride's harness sensors had been manually adjusted, falsely providing a safety OK.

April 19
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Tyre Sampson's mother responds to findings in state's report

Orlando FreeFall ride death: Tyre Sampson's mother responds to findings in state's report

The lights are off at the Orlando Free Fall Drop Tower ride. It's dark and will remain shut down as the investigation continues. State officials say the death of a 14-year-old boy is blamed on operator error.

April 19
Orlando FreeFall death: Funeral for Tyre Sampson to be held Saturday

Orlando FreeFall death: Funeral for Tyre Sampson to be held Saturday

The funeral for 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling from a ride at Orlando's ICON Park, is set for this weekend.

April 8
ICON Park death investigation: How does Orlando FreeFall differ from Dollywood's Drop Line ride?

ICON Park death investigation: How does Orlando FreeFall differ from Dollywood's Drop Line ride?

An attorney inspecting the scene of the deadly accident on the Orlando FreeFall ride pointed out differences between the FreeFall and a similar ride in Tennessee made by the same manufacturer.

April 6
Orlando FreeFall death: Attorneys for Tyre Sampson's family to file lawsuit soon

Orlando FreeFall death: Attorneys for Tyre Sampson's family to file lawsuit soon

Tyre Sampson fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park nearly 2 weeks ago.

April 6
Ben Crump: Teen's death on Orlando FreeFall 'worst tragedy captured on video' since George Floyd

Ben Crump: Teen's death on Orlando FreeFall 'worst tragedy captured on video' since George Floyd

Tyre Sampson, 14, died after he fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride while on Spring Break in Florida.

April 5
Orlando FreeFall death: State hires forensic team to investigate after teen falls from ride

Orlando FreeFall death: State hires forensic team to investigate after teen falls from ride

The state has hired a forensic team to investigate the Orlando FreeFall ride after 14-year-old Tyre Sampson died when he fell from the attraction on March 24.

April 4
Who is Shay Johnson? Woman claims she is Tyre Sampson's cousin; family says they don't know her

Who is Shay Johnson? Woman claims she is Tyre Sampson's cousin; family says they don't know her

Who is Shay Johnson? She said she was Tyre Sampson's cousin, the 14-year-old who fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride and died. But his family said they do not know her.

April 2
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Teen's fall could lead to legislation

Orlando FreeFall ride death: Teen's fall could lead to legislation

A Central Florida lawmaker said she expects to see legislation to address issues involved in 14-year-old Tyre Sampson’s death last week from the Orlando FreeFall ride.

April 1
Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida hires forensic firm to investigate Tyre Sampson death from Orlando FreeFall ride

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried promised a “complete and thorough investigation” into how a 14-year-old teenager fell from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower last week at ICON Park.

April 1
Orlando FreeFall ride death: State Senator looking to take action to make amusement rides safer

Orlando FreeFall ride death: State Senator looking to take action to make amusement rides safer

Florida State Senator Linda Stewart is keeping a close eye on the investigation into how 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death from Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower amusement ride at ICON Park. 

March 31
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Family friend who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park speaks

Orlando FreeFall ride death: Family friend who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park speaks

The family who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park the night he died spoke exclusively to FOX 35 News about the tragedy.

March 31
Orlando FreeFall ride death: $20 belt may have saved teen's life, expert says

Orlando FreeFall ride death: $20 belt may have saved teen's life, expert says

An amusement ride inventor said Tyre Sampson’s death could have been prevented with a simple addition to the seat.

March 31
The Slingshot Group: Company behind Orlando FreeFall owns other rides in and around Florida

The Slingshot Group: Company behind Orlando FreeFall owns other rides in and around Florida

The entertainment company that opened Orlando FreeFall – the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a teenager fell off and died last week – and Orlando Slingshot, also owns a handful of other attractions in the state.

March 30
Orlando FreeFall ride death: Video shows Tyre Sampson in seat moments before falling

Orlando FreeFall ride death: Video shows Tyre Sampson in seat moments before falling

Tyre Sampson,14, reportedly fell out of his seat, but the harness was still in a down and locked position when the ride stopped, according to a report.

March 30
Family of teen who fell from Orlando drop tower ride petition to have it shut down for good

Family of teen who fell from Orlando drop tower ride petition to have it shut down for good

About two dozen people marched along International Drive on Tuesday calling for the Orlando FreeFall ride to be shut down for good.

March 30
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