Who was ICON Park Orlando victim Tyre Sampson?

ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, is a popular tourist destination that features an observation wheel, aquarium, and a wax museum.

In March 2022, a family's trip turned into a nightmare after their 14-year-old son died while riding the drop tower attraction.

Who was ICON Park Orlando victim Tyre Sampson?

On March 24, 2022, police received several calls from Orlando's ICON Park that someone had fallen off the Orlando Free Fall attraction.

Upon investigation, authorities identified the victim as 14-year-old Tyre Sampson of Missouri, who was visiting Florida with another family, according to .

Sampson was rushed to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

"At first we thought it was a piece of the ride or whatever until we got a little closer and it was a person laying on the ground," Montrey Williams, who said he witnessed the tragedy, told Fox 35.

"Everyone was just panicking and screaming."

An investigation into the incident is ongoing and the ride will reportedly remain closed until authorities determine what happened.

"It appears to be a terrible tragedy," Orange County Sheriff John Mina said during a news conference. "Our prayers and thoughts are with the family."

At this time, it remains unclear what led to the teenager's fall.