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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Questions about Response Raised in Monster Truck Show Death
The tragic accident that killed a six-year-old boy at a monster truck rally last Friday in Tacoma, Washington has raised questions about how it could have happened, as well as the response that followed.
The boy was killed when metal debris, possibly part of a drive shaft, came off a monster truck called "Natural High" as it was doing donuts. Witnesses have described a surreal and gruesome scene that followed the parts flying off the truck. As the six-year-old was hit in the head and a man sitting nearby was hit in the neck by the metal parts, people around them began to get someone in charge to help. They threw bottles, cups and food onto the field to try to notify those in charge.
The family of the boy, who was lying motionless and bleeding profusely, was in shock, while event staff simply stood there and watched. Meanwhile, it took several minutes for emergency personnel to get to the injured. And all this time, the monster truck show continued. This last part has upset those who were in attendance that evening. They believe the show should have at least been paused and an announcement made, in case a doctor was sitting nearby. However, many left in droves when word spread what happened. The injured parties were finally taken to the hospital where the boy was pronounced dead.
Further hampering the investigation is that at least one fan grabbed parts from the truck, including a part that is circular and a foot in diameter.
While the Tacoma Dome, where the rally was held, and organizer Feld Motor Sports have issued statements of condolence, they have not cancelled the remaining shows set for this weekend.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as the result of an automobile accident, please contact the experienced attorneys at the Cochran Firm. We serve clients nationwide.
The boy was killed when metal debris, possibly part of a drive shaft, came off a monster truck called "Natural High" as it was doing donuts. Witnesses have described a surreal and gruesome scene that followed the parts flying off the truck. As the six-year-old was hit in the head and a man sitting nearby was hit in the neck by the metal parts, people around them began to get someone in charge to help. They threw bottles, cups and food onto the field to try to notify those in charge.
The family of the boy, who was lying motionless and bleeding profusely, was in shock, while event staff simply stood there and watched. Meanwhile, it took several minutes for emergency personnel to get to the injured. And all this time, the monster truck show continued. This last part has upset those who were in attendance that evening. They believe the show should have at least been paused and an announcement made, in case a doctor was sitting nearby. However, many left in droves when word spread what happened. The injured parties were finally taken to the hospital where the boy was pronounced dead.
Further hampering the investigation is that at least one fan grabbed parts from the truck, including a part that is circular and a foot in diameter.
While the Tacoma Dome, where the rally was held, and organizer Feld Motor Sports have issued statements of condolence, they have not cancelled the remaining shows set for this weekend.
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as the result of an automobile accident, please contact the experienced attorneys at the Cochran Firm. We serve clients nationwide.
posted by Benjamin A. Irwin at 12:34 PM
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