13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Fall Under 'Dual Tires' of Memorial Day Parade Float: Police
3 minute readPublished: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:20 am
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13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Tragic Fall from Parade Float in Ohio
A devastating incident during a Memorial Day parade in Ohio has claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy. According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, the teenager fell from a trailer being used as a parade float on Monday, May 26th, at approximately 11:23 a.m. local time. Tragically, after the fall, the boy was struck by the dual tires of the trailer.
Emergency medical personnel from Green Fire EMS, who were on-site providing support for the event, immediately responded to the scene. The boy was transported to Akron City Hospital and later transferred to Akron Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased due to the severity of his injuries.
The Green Fire Department confirmed in a separate Facebook post that the child was "riding on the trailer pulled by a pickup truck" when the accident occurred. The post also stated that the child attended North Canton City Schools.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the deceased. The incident is currently under investigation by the Summit County Sheriff's Office.
The community is reeling from the loss. Green's mayor, Rocco Yeargin, expressed his condolences and offered support to the family. North Canton City Schools also released a statement expressing their deep sadness and offering counseling and support to students and staff. The school district's crisis management team is actively providing assistance during this difficult time. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
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