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27-05-2025
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‘Tragic accident' as 13 year-old boy dies falling from Memorial Day float
A 13-year-old boy was killed after falling from a Memorial Day parade float in Ohio on Monday in a tragic accident, local authorities have said. The teen in question was one of several people riding on a trailer pulled by a Ford F-150 pickup truck as part of the parade to remember America's servicemen and women in the town of Green on Monday morning when he fell from the front of the platform and was crushed by its rear tires, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. He sustained severe injuries and was raced to Akron Children's Hospital by the Green Fire Department, who were already on the scene, only to be pronounced dead on arrival, the emergency services said in a statement of their own. The boy has not been named but is understood to be from North Canton. The sheriff's office said the incident remains under investigation and offered its 'sincere condolences and prayers' to the boy's family. 'We didn't really know what was going on and then word got to us through a friend of ours that there was an accident,' one attendee told a local ABC News affiliate. 'It was just instant sorrow, it just… really, kind of, deflated the joy of the situation, you know? It's just sad.' Rocco Yeargin, the town's mayor, said: 'Our hearts go out to the family at this time of terrible loss, we look to support them as a Green community any way that we can. '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 North Canton City Schools District said in its own statement: 'We are deeply saddened to have been informed of the passing of one of our North Canton City Schools students. 'There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family. 'Our crisis management team is taking action and will provide counselors and support to students and staff throughout the district grieving this tragic loss. 'To respect the privacy of the family and the ongoing Summit County Sheriff's Office investigation, that is all the information we have to share at this time.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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‘Tragic accident' as 13 year-old boy dies falling from Memorial Day float
A 13-year-old boy was killed after falling from a Memorial Day parade float in Ohio on Monday in a tragic accident, local authorities have said. The teen in question was one of several people riding on a trailer pulled by a Ford F-150 pickup truck as part of the parade to remember America's servicemen and women in the town of Green on Monday morning when he fell from the front of the platform and was crushed by its rear tires, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. He sustained severe injuries and was raced to Akron Children's Hospital by the Green Fire Department, who were already on the scene, only to be pronounced dead on arrival, the emergency services said in a statement of their own. The boy has not been named but is understood to be from North Canton. The sheriff's office said the incident remains under investigation and offered its 'sincere condolences and prayers' to the boy's family. 'We didn't really know what was going on and then word got to us through a friend of ours that there was an accident,' one attendee told a local ABC News affiliate. 'It was just instant sorrow, it just… really, kind of, deflated the joy of the situation, you know? It's just sad.' Rocco Yeargin, the town's mayor, said: 'Our hearts go out to the family at this time of terrible loss, we look to support them as a Green community any way that we can. '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 North Canton City Schools District said in its own statement: 'We are deeply saddened to have been informed of the passing of one of our North Canton City Schools students. 'There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family. 'Our crisis management team is taking action and will provide counselors and support to students and staff throughout the district grieving this tragic loss. 'To respect the privacy of the family and the ongoing Summit County Sheriff's Office investigation, that is all the information we have to share at this time.'
The Independent
27-05-2025
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- The Independent
‘Tragic accident' as 13 year-old boy dies falling from Memorial Day float
A 13-year-old boy was killed after falling from a Memorial Day parade float in Ohio on Monday in a tragic accident, local authorities have said. The teen in question was one of several people riding on a trailer pulled by a Ford F-150 pickup truck as part of the parade to remember America's servicemen and women in the town of Green on Monday morning when he fell from the front of the platform and was crushed by its rear tires, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. He sustained severe injuries and was raced to Akron Children's Hospital by the Green Fire Department, who were already on the scene, only to be pronounced dead on arrival, the emergency services said in a statement of their own. The boy has not been named but is understood to be from North Canton. The sheriff's office said the incident remains under investigation and offered its 'sincere condolences and prayers' to the boy's family. 'We didn't really know what was going on and then word got to us through a friend of ours that there was an accident,' one attendee told a local ABC News affiliate. 'It was just instant sorrow, it just… really, kind of, deflated the joy of the situation, you know? It's just sad.' Rocco Yeargin, the town's mayor, said: 'Our hearts go out to the family at this time of terrible loss, we look to support them as a Green community any way that we can. '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 North Canton City Schools District said in its own statement: 'We are deeply saddened to have been informed of the passing of one of our North Canton City Schools students. 'There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family. 'Our crisis management team is taking action and will provide counselors and support to students and staff throughout the district grieving this tragic loss. 'To respect the privacy of the family and the ongoing Summit County Sheriff's Office investigation, that is all the information we have to share at this time.'
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Fall Under 'Dual Tires' of Memorial Day Parade Float: Police
A 13-year-old boy has died after falling from a trailer while participating in a Memorial Day parade float in the city of Green, Ohio, on Monday, May 26, authorities have confirmed The teenager, who hasn't been named, was transported to hospital, but later died from his injuries Police confirmed the boy had been "struck by the dual tires of the trailer" in the "tragic incident"A 13-year-old boy has died after falling from a trailer being used for a Memorial Day parade float in Ohio, authorities have confirmed. On Monday, May 26 at approximately 11:23 a.m. local time, the teenager "participating in the parade fell from a trailer" in "a tragic incident," the Summit County Sheriff's Office said in a news release shared on Facebook. "Following the fall, the juvenile was struck by the dual tires of the trailer," police added, confirming that he later died from his injuries. The release stated, "Green Fire EMS personnel, who were on-site providing support for the event, immediately responded to the scene." "The teen was transported to Akron City Hospital. Despite emergency medical efforts, the injuries sustained were severe, and the juvenile was later pronounced deceased at Akron Children's Hospital," police shared. "The incident remains under investigation," the sheriff's office stated. The Green Fire Department said in a separate Facebook post that the child had been "riding on the trailer pulled by a pickup truck" when the tragedy occurred. "The child fell off the front of the trailer and sustained severe injuries. The child attended North Canton City Schools," the post said. The name of the teenager has not been released by authorities. The city of Green's mayor, Rocco Yeargin, said of 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," per News 5 Cleveland. "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," he added, according to the outlet. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. North Canton City Schools District also said in a statement, "We are deeply saddened to have been informed of the passing of one of our North Canton City Schools students," News 5 Cleveland reported. "There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family. Our crisis management team is taking action and will provide counselors and supports to students and staff throughout the district grieving this tragic loss," the message added, per the outlet. "To respect the privacy of the family and the ongoing Summit County Sheriff's Office investigation, that is all the information we have to share at this time," the statement concluded. The Summit County Sheriff's Office, a spokesperson for the City of Green and North Canton City Schools didn't immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information. Read the original article on People
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Newsweek
Teenage Boy Dies After Falling Off Memorial Day Parade Float
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A 13-year-old boy in Ohio died after falling off a trailer that was attached to a pickup truck during a Memorial Day parade on Monday, the Summit County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) said in a Facebook post. "Following the fall, the juvenile was struck by the dual tires of the trailer," SCSO added. Newsweek has reached out to the City of Green for further comment via email during non-working hours on Monday night. The Context Parades are a Memorial Day staple across the nation to help commemorate United States military members who gave their lives while serving. The celebration is considered by many to be the unofficial start of the summer. The parade in Green, which is midway between Akron and Canton, was one of four planned events on Memorial Day, which included a ceremony, a pancake breakfast, and a car show, according to the city's website. What To Know The teenager fell off the trailer that was being pulled by a 2024 Ford F-150 pickup truck just before 11:30 a.m. local time and sustained severe injuries, according to press releases from the SCSO and the Green Fire Department. First responders, who were on scene immediately, rendered medical aid to the boy who was then taken to Akron Children's Hospital where he was pronounced dead. While he has not been identified, the Green Fire Department's press release said the teenager attended North Canton City Schools. Local news station News 5 Cleveland reported that after teenager fell, the parade ended. Police tape is seen on the ground at the scene of a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, on January 22, 2023. Police tape is seen on the ground at the scene of a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, on January 22, 2023. Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images What People Are Saying Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin in a statement, per ABC News: "Our hearts go out to the family at this time of terrible loss. We look to support them as a Green community any way that we can." The North Canton City Schools District in a statement, per News 5 Cleveland: "We are deeply saddened to have been informed of the passing of one of our North Canton City Schools students. There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family. Our crisis management team is taking action and will provide counselors and supports to students and staff throughout the district grieving this tragic loss. To respect the privacy of the family and the ongoing Summit County Sheriff's Office investigation, that is all the information we have to share at this time." What Happens Next? Authorities have not yet publicly released the identity of the boy, and it is unclear if they will due to his age. Further updates regarding the investigation will be provided by the SCSO.
