Florida amusement ride dismantled after teen's tragic death.
TL;DR
A 400-foot amusement ride in Orlando's International Drive tourism district, where a Missouri teen fell to his death in March 2022, is being dismantled almost a year after the incident. The ride's dismantling is expected to take several days. The family of the deceased teen has reached a settlement with the owner of the ride, and legislation is pending in the Florida Legislature aimed at preventing similar accidents. The Tyre Sampson Act would prevent unauthorized adjustments to a ride's restraint systems and require operators to submit more detailed safety and operational documentation to the state.
- Workers dismantle Florida ride where teen fell to death The Associated Press
- Tyre Sampson's mother to speak as Orlando FreeFall being demolished WFLA News Channel 8
- Workers Dismantle Florida Amusement Ride Where Teen Fell to Death in 2022 NBC 6 South Florida
- Mother of teen who died on Orlando FreeFall speaks out as crews begin dismantling ride WESH 2 Orlando
- A teen's death spurs legislation to boost safety on Florida amusement rides WUSF Public Media
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