Altoona, IA – One Killed in Raging River Ride Accident at Adventureland Park

Altoona, IA (July 6, 2021) – An accident at an amusement park in Altoona on Saturday, July 3, resulted in a fatality and multiple injuries. 

The fatal incident occurred at the Adventureland Park located on Adventureland Drive at around 7:35 p.m. that evening. Local reports revealed that a raft on the Raging River ride overturned with six riders on board. At this time, limited information is available on the deadly accident. 

The park was fined a sum of $4,500 by Iowa’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the maximum penalty possible. The identities of the involved parties have not been released at this time. Back in 2016, a worker was reportedly killed while working on the attraction. 

An ongoing investigation into the fatal incident is being managed by local authorities. As it continues, more information will be made available. 

This firm offers our condolences to all families of those involved and we hope the injured, a speedy recovery. If we can assist with the recovery, please contact the firm.

Deadly Theme Park Accidents in Iowa

Amusement parks are a popular source of entertainment, particularly during the warmer summer months. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, a total of 43,405 persons were wounded as a result of amusement rides in 2017. The majority of victims fell within the range of five to 14 years old. These injuries can occur as a consequence of carelessness, such as ride operator inexperience, mechanical failure owing to poor ride maintenance, a lack of written warnings, or faulty safety equipment.

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