June 13, 2022 - The chief medical examiner determined Sampson’s cause of death was "blunt force trauma," including several fractures and abrasions to his head, neck, and body. “In consideration of the circumstances surrounding the death, and after examination ...

June 14, 2022 - Those injuries included multiple fractures to the skull, multiple fractured ribs, a broken arm, a broken leg, and serious lacerations throughout his body, some of which left the bones of his feet exposed.

March 17, 2023 - During the ride, the 14-year-old “slipped through the gap between the seat and harness,” according to the state report. It concluded that “the cause of the accident was that Tyre Sampson was not properly secured in the seat.”

June 14, 2022 - Sampson’s death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner.He suffered extensive injuries, including a fractured jaw, a broken arm, a broken leg and fractures of a number of ribs.

June 14, 2022 - 14, 2022 at 10:35 AM EDT · ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An autopsy says a Missouri teenager died of blunt force trauma after falling from a 430-foot Florida drop-tower amusement park ride.

June 14, 2022 - Those injuries included a broken arm, a broken leg, a fractured jaw and several fractured ribs. Ride safety expert blames state, FreeFall operator over Tyre Sampson’s death

5 days ago - Sampson and his family, they are a welcome change for an industry whose spotty safety record has resulted in unnecessary injuries and deaths in Florida. Tyre Sampson, who was 6’5” and 340 lbs, plunged to his death from the FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando in March 2022, due to what was later determined to be a loose harness.A state investigation also revealed that the ride’s operators had manually adjusted the ride restraints to allow for larger riders than the manufacturer’s recommendations.

June 14, 2022 - Related video above: Parents of teen killed in fall from ICON Park ride suing ride owner, manufacturer, others · He suffered extensive injuries, including a fractured jaw, a broken arm, a broken leg and fractures of a number of ribs.

June 14, 2022 - Related video above: Parents of teen killed in fall from ICON Park ride suing ride owner, manufacturer, others · He suffered extensive injuries, including a fractured jaw, a broken arm, a broken leg and fractures of a number of ribs.

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The chief medical examiner determined the teen suffered facial fractures, internal and external abrasions, lacerations and numerous other injuries. The most notable part of the report was the conclusion that Tyre was almost 100 pounds over the ride’s suggested weight limit.

June 14, 2022 - Tyre Sampson died from blunt force trauma, the autopsy found.

August 26, 2025 - The tragic loss of Tyre Sampson highlights the need for accountability. Learn how an amusement park accident lawyer can help you seek justice and damages.

June 14, 2022 - ORLANDO, Fla. - An autopsy conducted by the Orange County Medical Examiner on Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who fell off the Orlando FreeFall ride in March, concludes that the boy's cause of death was the result of blunt force trauma and the manner of death was "accident."

December 5, 2024 - Tyre, a promising teenager, tragically fell as the Orlando FreeFall plummeted over 400 feet at speeds of 70 mph. The world’s tallest free-standing drop tower, which had been operational for just a few months, has since been dismantled. This landmark case, filed in April 2021 and tried before an Orange County jury, alleged that the ride’s operators failed to prioritize safety measures that could have prevented this tragedy.

June 14, 2022 - Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old Missouri ... that Sampson suffered extensive injuries, including a fractured jaw, a broken arm, a broken leg and fractures of a number of ribs, per local outlet WESH2....

March 27, 2022 - According to WESH, Sampson was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital where he died shortly after from his injuries.

December 6, 2024 - After falling from the ride, he was taken to a nearby children's hospital where he died from his injuries. In awarding damages this week, the jury said the amount was for the "pain and suffering as a result of Tyre Sampson's injury and death".

October 24, 2023 - Tyre Sampson, 14, was riding the thrill ride, known as the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower, on March 24, 2022, when he slipped from his seat as the ride was plummeting down.