Teen employee killed in tragic accident involving go-karts at fun park
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A 17-year-old employee was killed in a tragic accident at a fun park in South Carolina.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the accident happened at Frankie’s Fun Park in Greenville on Friday.
Frankie’s Fun Park is described as an amusement complex with go-karts, arcades and other family-friendly activities.
According to the sheriff’s office, dispatchers received a 911 call at 11:43 a.m. for a crash involving a forklift and a go-kart at the park.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 17-year-old Kamel Seveion Sewell.
Investigators said Sewell was driving the go-kart when it collided with an industrial forklift, which was also being operated by a park employee.
Frankie’s Fun Park released the following statement about the death:
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