Teen Hit by Ride Dies
Associated Press
TULSA, Okla. —
A teenage amusement park worker was killed Friday night when he was hit by a ride after he apparently slipped.
Jeffrey Chapman, 17, slipped and was struck by a swinging boat ride called “The Typhoon,” officials said. He was then pinned beneath the ride at Celebration Station amusement park. Police said the ride showed no signs of mechanical failure.
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