Tyre Sampson
Tyre Sampson was a 14-year-old football standout from St. Louis who tragically fell to his death from the Orlando Free Fall ride at Icon Park in March 2022. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 380 pounds, his harness reportedly did not secure properly due to his size, leading to the fatal incident. His family's legal actions following his death highlighted significant safety concerns regarding the ride.
Born on Mar 24, 2008 (17 years old)
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Tyre Sampson tragically fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride, leading to his death in March 2022.
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Tyre Sampson fell 70 feet to his death while riding the Orlando Free Fall amusement ride.
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