Theme park News

Roller Coaster Strikes Man in Restricted Area of Ohio Theme Park

CINCINNATI (AP) — A man who apparently entered a restricted area to retrieve his lost keys at a theme park in Ohio was critically injured when he was struck by a steel roller coaster, police and park officials said. The …

Officials Investigate Missouri Theme Park Worker’s Death

An employee of Silver Dollar City near Branson, Missouri has died from head injuries while working at the park, federal officials said. The employee was hospitalized Wednesday with “head injuries allegedly sustained during maintenance and testing of a rollercoaster,” said …

Teen on Life Support After Deadly Iowa Adventure Park Incident

A teenager injured in an accident on an Iowa amusement ride that killed his younger brother remained on life support Wednesday as he turned 16, his family pastor said. David Jaramillo has been in a medically induced coma at Blank …

Arson Suspected in Idaho Theme Park Fire

Authorities suspect an arsonist set a wooden roller coaster on fire in an overnight blaze at a northern Idaho theme park. The Kootenai Sheriff’s Office responded to the Silverwood Theme Park near the town of Athol at about 1:30 am …