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Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1987

Page

3

Killer park ride probed at Great Adventure in fatal fall

Karen Brown 19 of Rural Avenue died after plunging 70 feet from the Lightning Loops roller coaster in Jackson Township New Jersey. Investigators say she apparently could not fasten the over the shoulder harness before the downhill run. Park officials describe triple locking harnesses and multiple attendants who check them. The ride remains closed as investigators test harness operation and potential negligence.

Chester Great Adventure Amusement Park Karen Anne Marie Brown Rural Avenue Jackson Township N.J Michael Murray Ocean County James W. Holezapfel Murray Brown Urray Park Donna O'Sullivan O'Sullivan Great Adventure Richard DePrince DePrince Rod Stanford Tcat Labor Department O’sullivan Kevin Smith

Man recalls girlfriend’s fall from roller coaster at Great Adventure

Richard DePrince, 20, says his girlfriend Karen Brown died after the Lightning Loops ride sped off before harnesses could be secured. The 19 year old from Rural Avenue fell 70 feet at the Freehold Area Hospital site near the New Jersey amusement park. DePrince alleges attendants did not check restraints before departure and criticizes the park’s handling of the tragedy.

Springfield DePrince Nick Emper Great Adventure Rose Quinn Daily Times Chester Richard T. DePrince Lindsay Street Karen Anne Marie Brown Rural Avenue Freehold Area Hospital Jackson Township N.J Brown

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