justmyopinion

An unidentified 17 year old teen was decapitated by a Six Flags Roller Coaster. Apparently he lost his hat on the ride and decided to retrieve it. He jumped fences to a restricted area when the roller coaster struck him . The ride moves at 50mph. The area has signs to say it is dangerous and off-limits to visitors. According to yahoo news, in June 2007, a teenager’s legs were severed when cables snapped on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Ky. Doctors were able to reattach Kaitlyn Lasitter’s right foot, but she had to have some of her left leg amputated and subsequent surgeries. Her family is suing six flags Kentucky Kingdom  “claiming the park failed to maintain the ride and the equipment and ensure riders’ safety. The amusement park has denied liability in court filings.

In the Kentucky case I can see the family suing because it was the park fault. The young lady was riding the ride just like everyone else and they should have made sure everything was together. I know sometimes problems can not be helped but the park has to take responsibility and do the right thing. In the Georgia case I hope the family want try to sue for wrongful death or something like that since it was the boy’s fault. They had signs what more could the park have done put a audio box. But, it is sad when your child dies before you and at such a young age. He probably just graduated or in his senior year. He had his whole life to live. I know that feeling when you lose something and want it back you do not think anything can happen.