The worst night for Kings Island was in the early 90's when a woman was thrown from the Space Commander (or might have been Skylab) ride the same day that two people were electrocuted in a pond. She was thrown from her tube after it collided with another that was stuck in a nearby tunnel. [46], In late 2009, the Mason City Council added a measure on its 2010 ballot that would mandate a 3-percent ticket tax and a 5-percent parking tax at both Kings Island and The Beach Waterpark. 19962023 Ultimate Rollercoaster, LLC. chp unit b83-602 - 3 vehicle accident, property damage. . [8][9], One of the first major attractions featured at the park was The Racer, a wooden roller coaster consisting of two trains that race side by side on identical tracks. You can also google the names of the victims to read more about them if you choose. 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On October 30, 1983, an 18-year-old man fell 200 feet (61m) to his death after climbing over the safety rail of the gondola he was riding in during the annual Knott's Scary Farm event. Reportedly, the group was in the water just by the amusement park when the young man went under the waves. The incident resulted in a 4-inch-long gash (10cm) on his lower-right leg, and he was taken to a nearby hospital where he received 11 stitches. On September 2, 2011, Kings Island announced a $10-million expansion of the water park for the 2012 season, as well as a plan to rename it Soak City. On July 9, 2021, police responded to a shooting located outside of the park. On May 30, 1996, a portion of the ride's exterior was slightly damaged after a ride operator accidentally forgot to close the safety gate nearby the passenger loading area during the time when it was in operation. Kings Island is divided into several themed sections and operates seasonally from early spring through the fall, partially reopening for Winterfest during the holiday season. PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WMBF) - First responders are on the scene of a head-on collision in Pawleys Island. On August 7, 1993, two parking lot trams collided, injuring nine people including a park employee. 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[46] The area features many rides intended for smaller children, as well as three family-oriented roller coasters and a skater coaster. 2023: Adventure Port is added as the park's newest area replacing Oktoberfest. There were no injuries and the ride continued to safely operate throughout that same day. [8] It was renamed in 2004 to Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay, based on the titular character from the film "Crocodile" Dundee, played by Paul Hogan who was also hired to promote the revamped water park. During the pandemic Cedar Point placed pressure upon hiring staff to essentially hire whoever picked up the phone for an interview, even if it meant they had an incomplete background check. He was declared dead after being taken to Allentown Hospital. A lawsuit was filed claiming negligence of the park for its loading procedure and for failing to add a barrier that would prevent small children from walking underneath the stagecoach. [41] Beginning in 2008, Face/Off became Invertigo,[42] The Italian Job Stunt Track became Backlot Stunt Coaster,[43] Tomb Raider: The Ride became The Crypt[44] and Top Gun became Flight Deck. Some rides and attractions are in operation, and International Street is transformed into a winter village filled with Christmas carolers, homemade crafts, and holiday-themed refreshments and snacks. Early in its history, Kings Island appeared in popular sitcoms and received widespread recognition for its record-breaking attractions and events. The attraction reopened the next day after being fully inspected by park officials. Two passengers and a park employee were treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. Her mother sought over $150,000 in damages from the park and its owner for her daughter's injuries. [9][41] Cedar Fair opted for a buyout option within an agreement clause to remove Paramount branding after one season. On July 4, 1989, two boys intentionally jumped out of the ride. [8][131] The roller coaster replaced the antique car ride Les Taxis and Ohio Overland Auto Livery. [92] Still, Sandusky Police Department Prosecutor, Kevin Baxter, has stated that the trend of rising sexual assault cases in Cedar Park is alarming and needs to be monitored. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, the park first opened in 1972 by the Taft Broadcasting Company. 1972 - Kings Island, owned by Taft Broadcasting, officially opened on April 29, 1972 after two years of construction. On July 2, 2000, a 44-year-old woman riding. List of notable incidents that took place at Cedar Fair parks. vehicles blocking lanes. Must be about time to pass it around again. Nobody was injured. I have lived near Kings Island since it opened in 1972 and worked there as a teenager. Investigators believed the ranger left the vehicle to relieve himself. Recent tragedies include the girl who had her feet cut off when a cable snapped on the Drop Zone ride and people who were injured when the Son of Beast had a malfunction. Tickets purchased at the gate are $20 to $35 more. On August 5, 2010, a chlorine leak at Soak City sent 26 people to the hospital. Nobody was injured, but the water park remained closed the next day following the incident. In 2001, the log ride Kings Mills Log Flume was updated with a children's theme and renamed The Wild Thornberrys River Adventure. [47] The proposed tax hike was the center of debate for several months, as Kings Island actively encouraged the public to write, email, and call Mason City Council representatives to express opposition. On June 12, 2019, a strong gust of wind caused a train to stall and fail to return to the station. > I thought everything has already been said several times Sara Carruthers one of 22 Ohio House members censured for backing Iron Rose Mercantile opens expanded location in Middletown, Guide to local fish fry events: Butler, Preble and Warren counties, First Friday Concert Series event postponed due to weather, Who is C.F. Many rides at Kings Island are dynamic and thrilling, according to a statement from park officials listed in the ride safety information provided to all guests. Some riders were also sprayed with hydraulic fluid. Under Cedar Fair's ownership, the park listened to guest feedback and brought Winterfest back in 2017. [100] Cedar Point will also be responsible for paying the salary, training, and benefits, of the individuals hired through the Sandusky Police Department. Safety mechanisms engaged, stopping the next train on the lift hill. On August 1, 1992, a 20-year-old man injured one of his hands when it was caught between the coaster train and loading platform as the ride was ending its run. Overall, it's a pretty safe place and most deaths and injuries were freaky in nature or due to misconduct or carelessness by the people who were killed or injured. [16] The park also held several world-record-breaking events. [35] On June 14, 2005, Viacom announced intentions to split into two companies (Viacom and CBS Corporation) with CBS inheriting Paramount Parks. [6], Construction began on June 15, 1970. [90][92] There have been less cases filed for sexual assault this year with only two in comparison to the ten reports from last year. [24] Three years later in 1987, Kings Island was sold individually to American Financial Corporation, led by Carl Lindner. This is a summary of notable incidents that have taken place at amusement parks, water parks, or theme parks that are currently owned or operated by Cedar Fair. On August 5, 1989, a 39-year-old musician was killed in the employee parking lot when they were struck by lightning. [40] Part of the agreement allowed Kings Island to continue using Nickelodeon themes and characters for four years and other Paramount-related branding for ten years, with the option to extend the license on both. [108][109], For 2023, Kings Island plans to replace Oktoberfest with Adventure Port, a newly-themed area expanded to add two new family rides, Sol Spin and Cargo Loco. On June 1, 2001, the train became stuck in the cobra roll, and riders evacuated using the emergency staircase. There were too many people riding down the slide and she was crushed to the side of the pool. 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There has only been one ride-related fatality in the park's history. A launched roller coaster based on a chase sequence in the 2003 film. On August 13, 1986, a 32-year-old man leaped to his death from a curved, 9-foot-high (2.7m) restraining barrier on the tower's observation deck. I remember there being two different ones as the second death prompted Kings Island to remove lions from the ride. Kings Island also has its own security force including a camera system and works closely with local law enforcement to maintain a safe environment for guests. Michael Clark has covered northern Greater Cincinnati K-12 schools for more than two decades. Santa Fe Springs. On June 12, 2015, a maintenance worker was critically injured after being struck in the head by a moving train on Flight Deck. In 1986, a 13-year-old girl suffered injuries to her chest and abdomen when the ride came to a complete halt. The man was arrested by police, and the boy was rushed to a nearby hospital to treat life-threatening injuries. In this video, you will see exact locations in the Kings Island park where all the deaths and accidents have happened. Special lighting and fog effects are utilized throughout the park, and actors in costume engage with guests. On August 17, 1996, a boat driver lost control of his allegedly mechanically failing boat during a, On September 26, 1999, three people were injured after two trains collided on, On May 30, 2000, a 17-year-old female park employee suffered injuries after falling 10 to 12 feet (3.0 to 3.7m) from the passenger loading area of, On May 23, 1997, a 14-year-old girl began to have trouble breathing while on. Although none of them that were on board were seriously injured in the accident, four were taken to the park's first aid station as a precaution. The incident took place around 3 p.m. ), Diamondback queue nearly overflowing, 3+ hours for FoF, FLP line for FoF spilling under racer, now the Orion collision, and to top it all off, some rumors . Girl Dies, 2 Teens Seriously Hurt in Out-of-Control Mustang Crash on Long Island Isabel Carella, a Kings Park student from Smithtown, was the front seat passenger who died at the scene, police said. On August 24, 2019, a 14-year-old boy nearly drowned in the wave pool. On April 18, 1995, five people were stabbed during a massive brawl inside the park. It was reported that the altercation began as an argument inside the park before escalating outside. The girl that lost her feet was Kaitlyn Lassiter and that accident occurred at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom on their drop ride,Superman Tower of Power. All were safely removed from the ride by firefighters. [113] The ride was overhauled for the 1984 season when it became Smurf's Enchanted Voyage. On June 30, 1978, during the 100-foot (30m) Barnstormer's first season of operation, a malfunction caused the spinning planes carrying riders to descend rapidly, impacting each other on the way down. On April 12, 2003, two men were shot, one of them critically, during a parking-lot altercation shortly after the sixth-annual Black Entertainment Television College Hip-Hop fest. mar 2 2023 3:01pm. She was rushed to a nearby hospital and died the following day. After more than $300 million in capital investments,[5] the park features over 100 attractions including fourteen roller coasters and a 33-acre (13ha) water park. There was no evidence of malfunction and the incident was deemed accidental. The event debuted in 1982 and returned annually through 1992, followed by a brief return in 2005. He then escaped serious injury by jumping out of the train onto a nearby catwalk on the side of its tracks. On July 16, 2022, police responded to numerous calls from park guests reporting gunshots from inside of the park. A flat ride featuring 32, two-person swings that slowly rotate and ascends the 301-foot (92m) tower until reaching the top where speeds increase up to 30mph (48km/h). Midway Fire Rescue said the two-vehicle accident happened at around 4 p.m. Monday at 9094 . She had a blood-alcohol content of 0.30%. [90] Even former employees from the 1990s have been coming forward with their stories of sexual assault in the Cedar Point dorms. Surfboard themed roller coaster like ride that spins as it glides over a ramp. This is in response to the person asking about deaths at Kings Island. First was Nickelodeon Splat City, followed by Nickelodeon Central and eventually Nickelodeon Universe. [6] It wasn't taken seriously until 1968 when actor Fess Parker announced plans to build a theme park in Northern Kentucky well within Coney Island's primary market that extended as far south as Louisville. A flying scooters ride with eight carriages that each have a paddle, enabling guests to change the movement of the carriage. A circular flat ride on which vehicles attached to a central console bounce up and down. On September 5, 2016, around the time the park was closing, police were notified that a 22-year-old man allegedly shot a 14-year-old boy in the bus parking lot. It's been just about a year since it was closed. He performed stunts into his 70s, taking on every challenge with the same excitement he had all his life. The safety mechanism in turn engaged, stopping the ride. 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There was no active shooter when they arrived. [33] A temporary measure allowed for some land to remain in Deerfield in an attempt to appease park officials and reduce the impact on the township. > over in the last thread, hence why it was closed. Nickelodeon Universe became known as Planet Snoopy. On May 25, 2017, numerous fights broke out during Valleyfair's debut of "Adult Night", an event that only admits adults inside the park. On March 29, 1980, a 13-year-old boy riding. View Comments. One 9-year-old died and the other fell safely onto an emergency platform. Kings Island is a 364-acre (147ha) amusement park located 24 miles (39km) northeast of Cincinnati in Mason, Ohio, United States. A wooden roller coaster constructed and designed internally by Kings Island, which consistently remains a top roller coaster among many industry experts and enthusiasts. On June 21, 2015, a 37-year-old man injured his right leg when the gates in the ride's loading platform closed on him as he was boarding the ride. Some Kings Island visitors claimed to see . Taft sold its theme park division in 1984 for $167.5 million to Kings Entertainment Company (KECO), a company formed by senior executives and general managers of Taft Attractions Group. On August 5, 1998, two cars collided injuring four teenagers. [177], On January 11, 2012, the amusement park and cemetery were featured on season 8, episode 1 of Ghost Hunters entitled Roller Ghoster. The child brought his head into contact with the framework of the wheel which then caused him to severely injure himself when his head became stuck after coming too close. [8][25][26] KECO, which retained ownership of the other two parks,[25] also added Great America to its portfolio after purchasing it in 1989 from the city of Santa Clara, California. [20] It was designed and manufactured internally by the park. [86] A 301-foot-tall (92m), three-minute swing ride called WindSeeker was added in 2011, which features two-person swing carriages that rotate around a central tower at a maximum speed of 30mph (48km/h). On July 20, 2012, a 48-year-old woman was found unresponsive in a car after the train returned to the unloading station on. http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/forums/cgi/forum1.cgi?read=179492, For reports and opinions on park/ride mishaps etc see book 245i at www.rollercoastermedialibrary.com. [80][81] It was removed following the 1986 season and relocated to Wonderland Sydney, where it reopened in 1989. She was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and then transferred to an intensive care unit, where it was determined that she had suffered a brain injury. On July 17, 1999, two cars of a seven-car train derailed, stranding 18 people. The cars on an engine were badly damaged after its roof collapsed while going through a tunnel.
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