Ohio State Fair News

Ohio Looking at Increased Oversight of Amusement Park Rides

State lawmakers will consider whether to increase oversight of carnival rides, including hiring more inspectors, following a deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair that flung riders onto the midway. The proposed changes also call on the state to look …

$1.8M Settlement Proposed for Teen Hurt on Broken Ohio Fair Ride

A young woman critically injured in a deadly ride accident at the Ohio State Fair would get nearly $1.8 million in a proposed settlement of her claims against the ride operator and companies that had inspected it. A carriage on …

Ohio State Fair Reopens Without Amusement Rides

The Ohio State Fair opened on July 27 but its amusement rides remained closed one day after a man was killed and seven other people were injured when a thrill ride broke apart and flung people into the air. Video …

1 Dead, Several Hurt in Ride Malfunction at Ohio State Fair

A swinging and spinning amusement park ride called the Fire Ball broke apart on the opening day of the Ohio State Fair on Wednesday, hurtling people through the air, killing at least one and injuring seven others. Three of the …