A tragic incident unfolded at a Memorial Day parade in Green, Ohio, when a 13-year-old boy fell from a float and was struck by its dual tires. The boy, whose identity remains unreleased, sustained severe injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Local authorities and community leaders expressed their condolences, emphasizing the need for community support and care for grieving students and families impacted by this unexpected tragedy. Parades carry inherent risks, highlighting the need for careful oversight during celebratory events.
"It's really a tragedy that this happened today," Sgt. Corin Usinski told WEWS. "They had numerous people on the float and alongside the float. I've been doing this for 25 years as a police officer and I've never heard of this happening ever before."
"Our hearts go out to the family at this time of terrible loss," Green Mayor Rocco Yeargin told reporters following the heartbreaking incident..."We look to support them as a Green community any way that we can."
"We are deeply saddened to have been informed of the passing of one of our North Canton City Schools students... There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family during this time."
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