There are some statistics out there that will make you cringe – but none are as shocking as the death of Rosa Donaldson, James A. Young II, Marcelo Torres, and James Hackemer. In this article, we’ll talk about how we can avoid such tragedies. But how do we know what to look for? And who is to blame for these tragic events? Here are a few theories.
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Rosa Donaldson
The theme park has reopened the ride Joker’s Jukebox, which had been closed for safety reasons after the death of Rosa Donaldson. The new ride features convex mirrors positioned at 45-degree angles from the operator’s station, which helps the operator see more cars and the spaces between them. The ride will also have a public address system that will play pre-recorded instructions for the operator.
James A. Young II
Sandusky police say they are investigating the death of special education teacher James A. Young II, who died at the park last month. According to the assistant chief, Young appeared to jump over the fence to retrieve a lost item. A friend of Young said that the phone was the object. He worked at both Louisville and Alliance schools. Young’s aunt, Deborah Mohr, said her nephew was a great person and enjoyed life.
Cedar Point’s Raptor roller coaster reopened Friday after being closed for several days. The Raptor has been closed since Thursday. The park is still open despite the death, as the Raptor was not the attraction where Young died. He was not with NBA star LeBron James when he died. This incident is tragic and a wake for the family is planned for Saturday.
Marcelo Torres
Marcelo Fernardo “Mars” Torres was an artist and content creator based in Los Angeles. He attended high school in Arizona before returning home to Gardena, California. At the time of his death, he was on a roller coaster ride at Disneyland. Upon crashing, he was crushed by cars. According to the accident report, the cause of the crash was improperly performed maintenance tasks.
James Hackemer
Two recent tragedies at Worlds of Fun have brought attention to safety precautions. An Iraq War veteran who lost both legs in the war was riding the Darien Lake version of the ride when he slipped from his seat belt near the end. A spokeswoman for Darien Lake has no immediate details about the incident, but the park remains open for business. However, the Ride of Steel has been closed.
In June, an Iraq War veteran, Sgt. James Hackemer, died after falling from the Ride of Steel at the Darien Lake theme park. During his tour in Iraq, Hackemer had lost both his legs at the hip. He was wearing prosthetic legs. After his death, the state’s investigation into the accident is still ongoing. However, his death has caused a lot of controversy.
