Orlando FreeFall death: Florida lawmakers lay out proposals to make rides safer
Tyre Sampson, 14, fell to his death in March from the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park. An autopsy said Tyre was almost 100 pounds over the rides weight limit.
Orlando FreeFall ride: Florida leaders discuss future of attraction connected to Tyre Sampson's death
It was nearly three months ago when 14-year-old Tyre Sampson plunged to his death while riding the Orlando FreeFall, which has been closed ever since.
Orlando FreeFall owners hope to reopen Slingshot ride at ICON Park once it receives 'necessary approvals'
The company that owns Orlando FreeFall – a 430-foot drop tower ride that a 14-year-old boy fell from and died in March 2022 – intends to reopen one of its rides once it receives the "necessary approvals" from the Florida Department of Agriculture.
'Death trap': Tyre Sampson's dad, Yarnell, again demands Orlando FreeFall permanently close after son's death
The father of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who fell to his death from the Orlando Freefall ride in March, is calling for a public apology and for a permanent memorial to be erected at ICON Park for his son.
Group calls for Orlando FreeFall ride to be taken down
Two months after Tyre Sampson's death falling from the Orlando FreeFall ride, people are still demanding that the ride be taken down.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.