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.
The family who took Tyre Sampson to ICON Park the night he died spoke exclusively to FOX 35 News about the tragedy.
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.
An amusement ride inventor said Tyre Sampson’s death could have been prevented with a simple addition to the seat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
About two dozen people marched along International Drive on Tuesday calling for the Orlando FreeFall ride to be shut down for good.
GoFundMe pulls down fake accounts for Tyre Sampson's family created by scammers
Scammers are taking advantage of the ICON Park tragedy by trying to defraud people who want to help the family of the teenager who fell off the Orlando FreeFall drop-tower.
Scammers are taking advantage of the ICON Park tragedy by trying to defraud people who want to help the family of the teenager who fell off the Orlando FreeFall drop-tower.
Who could be liable for Tyre Sampson's death? Local attorney weighs in
Tyre Sampson's death is still being investigated, and local attorneys are weighing in on the topic.
Tyre Sampson's death is still being investigated, and local attorneys are weighing in on the topic.
Orlando FreeFall death: Ride safety experts say teen's harness was not properly secured
Forensic inspectors from Explico Engineering out of Michigan spent hours Tuesday afternoon taking a close look at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, at times using a laser scanner. FOX 35 News asked two ride safety experts to take a look at a video recorded on the evening of the deadly fall.
Forensic inspectors from Explico Engineering out of Michigan spent hours Tuesday afternoon taking a close look at the Orlando FreeFall ride at ICON Park, at times using a laser scanner. FOX 35 News asked two ride safety experts to take a look at a video recorded on the evening of the deadly fall.
Fence put up around Orlando drop tower ride where teen fell to his death
Tyre Sampson, 14, tragically fell from the Orlando FreeFall attraction at ICON Park last week and died.
Tyre Sampson, 14, tragically fell from the Orlando FreeFall attraction at ICON Park last week and died.
ICON Park ride death: How did 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fall from Orlando FreeFall?
It’s a question many have asked: How did 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fall to his death while riding on the Orlando FreeFall?
It’s a question many have asked: How did 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fall to his death while riding on the Orlando FreeFall?
911 calls released after teenager fell off Orlando ride: 'They didn't secure the seatbelt'
Audio files of the 911 calls made to authorities reporting the deadly fall from a ride at Orlando, Florida's ICON Park were released to Fox News Digital by the Orange County Fire Rescue Department.
Audio files of the 911 calls made to authorities reporting the deadly fall from a ride at Orlando, Florida's ICON Park were released to Fox News Digital by the Orange County Fire Rescue Department.
Orlando FreeFall rider death: Operations manual shows boy exceeded attraction's weight limits
The operations manual for Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a 14-year-old boy died last week after he seemingly fell out of the ride's restraints, indicates that the boy exceeded the ride's weight restrictions.
The operations manual for Orlando FreeFall, the drop tower ride at ICON Park where a 14-year-old boy died last week after he seemingly fell out of the ride's restraints, indicates that the boy exceeded the ride's weight restrictions.
Orlando FreeFall, Orlando Slingshot: ICON Park demands group shut down both rides to verify safety
The owners of ICON Park in Orlando have sent a letter to SlingShot Group, the company behind Orlando FreeFall and Orlando SlingShot, to immediately shut down their rides until they can verify that both attractions are safe.
The owners of ICON Park in Orlando have sent a letter to SlingShot Group, the company behind Orlando FreeFall and Orlando SlingShot, to immediately shut down their rides until they can verify that both attractions are safe.
Family of teen who fell from ride at Orlando's ICON Park want it closed for good
The family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson have hired attorneys after the boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride on Thursday night.
The family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson have hired attorneys after the boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride on Thursday night.
Family of Tyre Sampson launches petition to shut down ride that killed him
Editor’s note: Since this story was published, questions have been raised about the true identity of “Shay Johnson,” who claimed to be Tyre Sampson’s cousin and was collecting signatures for a petition. Sampson’s family has told officials that they do not know Johnson and that she is not a member of the family. Johnson spoke to several media outlets, including FOX 35, and attended events and memories in honor of Sampson, claiming to be his cousin. No charges have been filed, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Editor’s note: Since this story was published, questions have been raised about the true identity of “Shay Johnson,” who claimed to be Tyre Sampson’s cousin and was collecting signatures for a petition. Sampson’s family has told officials that they do not know Johnson and that she is not a member of the family. Johnson spoke to several media outlets, including FOX 35, and attended events and memories in honor of Sampson, claiming to be his cousin. No charges have been filed, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
'That's their responsibility': Attorney to represent family of teen who died on ride speaks with FOX 35
Tyre Sampson’s parents hired attorneys Ben Crump and Bob Hilliard after their son fell to his death on a drop tower ride at ICON Park.
Tyre Sampson’s parents hired attorneys Ben Crump and Bob Hilliard after their son fell to his death on a drop tower ride at ICON Park.
How teen fell off ride at Orlando's ICON Park: Deputies, state inspectors investigate causes
The frantic moments after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday night were all caught on camera.
The frantic moments after a 14-year-old boy fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride at ICON Park late Thursday night were all caught on camera.
'You guys are sure you checked him?': workers discuss boy's fall from Orlando drop tower ride
Moments after a teenager tragically fell from a drop tower attraction at ICON Park in Orlando – and the ride was brought to its ending position – a worker appeared to ask other coworkers whether the teen was properly secured into the ride seat.
Moments after a teenager tragically fell from a drop tower attraction at ICON Park in Orlando – and the ride was brought to its ending position – a worker appeared to ask other coworkers whether the teen was properly secured into the ride seat.
Teen falls from Florida ride: Video shows moments leading up to deadly plunge
Witnesses say a 14-year-old boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet. It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.
Witnesses say a 14-year-old boy fell from the Orlando Free Fall ride, which stands at 430 feet. It is the world’s tallest freestanding drop tower.
Teen dies after fall from drop tower ride at Orlando's ICON PARK, authorities say
A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
A teenager fell to his death while riding an Orlando-area drop tower attraction, according to officials with the Orange County Sheriff's Office.