Teen loses head

[enzfan]

Ironically he was trying to pick up his hat that flew off his head during the ride.

SC teen struck, killed by Six Flags coaster in Ga.
Jun 28, 07:44 PM EDT
By MIKE STOBBE - Associated Press Writer

AUSTELL, Ga. (AP) -- A teenager was decapitated by a roller coaster after he hopped a pair of fences and entered a restricted area Saturday at Six Flags Over Georgia, authorities said.

Six Flags officials are uncertain why the unidentified 17-year-old from Columbia, S.C. scaled two six-foot fences and passed signs that said the restricted area was both off-limits and dangerous to visitors, spokeswoman Hela Sheth said in a news release.

Authorities were investigating reports from witnesses who said the teenager jumped the fences to retrieve a hat he lost while riding the Batman roller coaster, said Cobb County police Sgt. Dana Pierce. Three security guards were keeping visitors away from the ride on Saturday.

Police said the ride was going full-speed when the teen was struck. The ride's top speed is 50 mph, according to the Six Flags Web site.

No one riding on the roller coaster was injured, Sheth said. The teen's friend also entered the restricted area but was not injured, Pierce said.

The teen and his parents were at the park with a group from the Oakey Spring Baptist Church near Springfield, S.C., police said.

In June 2007, a teenager's legs were severed when cables snapped on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Ky. Doctors were able to reattach Kaitlyn Lasitter's right foot, but she had to have some of her left leg amputated and subsequent surgeries.

State officials blame a faulty cable and slow response by an amusement park ride operator in the accident. Her family is suing Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, claiming the park failed to maintain the ride and equipment and ensure riders' safety. The amusement park has denied liability in court filings.

[Bitter Almonds]

<p align="justify">Just goes to show even God loves irony[}:)]

The version I heard on the cnn headline news was that he tried to jump and hit a rider's foot.

[i_like_lectric_motors]

[quote]Originally posted by enzfan


"the teenager jumped the fences to retrieve a hat he lost while riding the Batman roller coaster"

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BIFF BANG POW

[eight6]

[quote][i]Originally posted by i_like_lectric_motors[/i]
<br>[quote]Originally posted by enzfan


"the teenager jumped the fences to retrieve a hat he lost while riding the Batman roller coaster"

[/quote]

BIFF BANG POW
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LOL! Fuck it, I was going to post something, but this is much better.

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[enzfan]

As sad as it is, I look at it as a thinning of the dumbass herd.

[Bitter Almonds]

<p align="justify">Maybe his family can pray to God to see if he'll grow another head[}:)]

[iposse]

If this kid wasn't tall enough to ride the coaster before the accident, then he certainly isn't now.

[Spaz]

I wonder if he found his hat?

SPAZ
www.princess-inc.com

[cookie]

[quote][i]Originally posted by i_like_lectric_motors[/i]
<br>[quote]Originally posted by enzfan


"the teenager jumped the fences to retrieve a hat he lost while riding the Batman roller coaster"

[/quote]

BIFF BANG POW
[/quote]

ROTFLMO!!! Good one.

Life's what you make it.

[Bitter Almonds]

[quote][i]Originally posted by enzfan[/i]
<br>As sad as it is, I look at it as a thinning of the dumbass herd.
[/quote]

<p align="justify">Totally. He coulda never been the head of the class[}:)]