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Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Young boy, 13, dies in freak accident at Memorial Day Parade
A 13-year-old Ohio boy was tragically killed during a Memorial Day parade after he fell off a trailer and was run over in front of the horrified crowd. Matthew Schultz, a student from North Canton, died Monday after falling from an Air Ninja Gym float during the annual parade in the city of Green. The trailer, which carried six other children ages 7 to 13, was being escorted by two adults walking alongside it when the tragic accident occurred. The float was representing a children's gym in Green and it was attached to a dual-axle car hauler being pulled by a Ford F-150 pick-up truck, which was driving at or below 5 miles an hour at the time of the accident, according to the sheriff's office. The boy fell at around 11:30am before being then struck by the trailer's wheels, according to the Summit County Medical Examiner. Paramedics from the Green Fire Department were following directly behind the float and rushed to help. Matthew was transported to Akron Children's Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:04pm, just over 30 minutes after the incident. 'Our hearts go out to the family this time a terrible loss, we look to support them as a green community any way that we can,' Mayor Rocco Yeargin said. 'Our school district has reached out to the school district of North Canton to offer counselors that will be in action to help their students walk through this issue.' The teen attended North Canton City Schools, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. North Canton City Schools released a heartbreaking statement, saying Matthew was 'a kind and caring student' who brought joy to those around him. 'The loss of a young life is deeply devastating, and our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew's family, friends, classmates, and teachers during this unimaginable time.' 'He was a kind and caring student. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to everyone affected by this tragedy.' 'Please know that our crisis management teams have been activated and we will have counseling services and resources available for students and staff at each of our buildings. Please encourage those around you to seek support.' Danielle Paciorek, who spoke on behalf of the Schultz family, said Matthew 'brought a lifetime worth of joy to those who knew him.' 'Matthew was just 13 years old, but in that short time, he brought a lifetime worth of joy to those who knew him. He was a bright light, full of curiosity, laughter and love,' she said.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
13-year-old Lake Township boy killed in Green Memorial Day parade identified
The Summit County Medical Examiner's office has identified the 13-year-old boy from Lake Township who was killed May 26 while participating in the Green Memorial Day parade as Matthew Schultz. Matthew was reportedly riding on a trailer that was being pulled by a pickup truck at about 11:23 a.m. when he fell off the front and was subsequently struck by its wheels. The Green Fire Department, who was already on the site for the parade, transported Matthew to the Akron Children's Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:04 p.m. He was a seventh grader in North Canton City Schools. The Summit County Sheriff's Office as well as the Summit Metro Crash team are investigating the incident. This story has been updated. Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@ or on Twitter @athompsonABJ This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Matthew Schultz killed in Green Memorial Day parade accident
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Miami Herald
13-year-old falls off Memorial Day parade trailer and dies, Ohio officials say
A teenage boy is dead after falling off a trailer during a Memorial Day parade in Ohio, officials say. The 13-year-old was part of a parade held in the community of Green. He fell off the front of a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck and was 'critically injured,' the Green Fire Department said in a May 26 news release. According to the city of Green, the Memorial Day parade was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., after an annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at an area fire station. The boy fell off the float at 11:23 a.m. and was hit by the trailer's tires, the Summit County Sheriff's Office said in news release. 'Green Fire, who was on site, responded immediately and transported the child to Akron Children's Hospital,' firefighters said. However, the boy died due to his injuries. 'The incident remains under investigation,' officials said. The teen has not been publicly identified, but the department said he attended North Canton City Schools. Green is a roughly 10-mile drive southeast from downtown Akron.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
'Tragic accident': Teen dies after falling from Memorial Day parade float
A 13-year-old boy died after falling from a Memorial Day parade float in Ohio, authorities said. The incident occurred late Monday morning during a Memorial Day parade in Green, located south of Akron in Summit County. The teenager -- Matthew Schultz of North Canton -- was riding in the parade on a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck, authorities said. He fell off the front of the trailer and was then run over by the trailer's tires, sustaining severe injuries, authorities said. MORE: 18-year-old kayaker killed after jet ski hit-and-run in Texas: Police The trailer, which had several children riding on it, was traveling at a speed of less than 5 mph, according to Summit County Sheriff Kandy Fatheree. Fire personnel who were already on site for the parade immediately responded. The teen was transported in critical condition to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the Green Fire Department said. The incident remains under investigation, the Summit County Sheriff's Office said, referring to the death as a "tragic accident." The parade ended immediately, Cleveland ABC affiliate WEWS reported. "Our hearts go out to the family at this time of terrible loss," Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin told reporters on Monday. "We look to support them as a Green community any way that we can." MORE: 1-year-old New Mexico boy dies after being left in truck for several hours: Police The Green school district has offered counseling support to the North Canton school district, the mayor said. "The loss of a young life is deeply devastating, and our thoughts and prayers are with Matthew's family, friends, classmates, and teachers during this unimaginable time," the North Canton City Schools District said in a statement on Tuesday. "He was a kind and caring student. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to everyone affected by this tragedy." Family friend Danielle Paciorek said the family is experiencing "unimaginable heartbreak." "Matthew's absence leaves a hole that cannot be filled," Paciorek said on behalf of the Schultz family during a press briefing on Tuesday. She said the family wants people to "remember him not for how he left this world, but for the joy he brought to it." ABC News' Alexandra Faul contributed to this report. 'Tragic accident': Teen dies after falling from Memorial Day parade float originally appeared on
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Authorities release ID of North Canton teen who died in Memorial Day parade
Matthew Schultz of North Canton has been identified as the 13-year-old who died May 26 after falling off a parade trailer during the Green Memorial Day parade. Gary Guenther, chief investigator of the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office, released his name the morning of May 27. The incident occurred at 11:23 a.m. when the boy fell off the front of a trailer that was being used as part of a parade float. It was being pulled by a pickup truck. He suffered severe injuries when he was struck by the dual tires of the trailer, the Summit County Sheriff's Office said in a release. The Green Fire Department, which was at the parade, took Matthew to Akron Children's Hospital where he was later died from his injuries at 12:04 p.m. May 26. He was a seventh grader in North Canton City Schools. The school district has said that its crisis team and counseling would be made available to students and staff. The Summit County Sheriff's Office, Summit Metro Crash team and Summit County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the incident. This story will be updated as more information is available. Reach Nancy at 330-580-8382 or , This article originally appeared on The Repository: Green Memorial Day parade victim identified as Matthew Schultz
