Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old boy who died in March after falling off a ride at Orlando, Florida’s ICON amusement park, was nearly 100 pounds over the ride’s weight, according to the autopsy report.

On Monday, the Orlando medical examiner’s office revealed that the teenager was over 6 feet tall and weighed 383 pounds. The ride manufacturer, Funtime Thrill Rides, listed the weight allowance as 286 pounds.

The autopsy reports the 14-year-old was almost 100 pounds more than the maximum weight allowance for the ride and had numerous fractures, including to the face, skull, ribs and legs.

Sampson also had cuts to his face, stomach, arms, and feet. The report indicates the teenager died of blunt force trauma.

Trevor Arnold, the attorney for Orlando Slingshot Group, released a statement following the release of the autopsy report. Arnold shared that Sampson’s death was a tragic accident and they are devoted to working with lawmakers in Florida to make lasting safety changes for amusement parks.

“The loss of Tyre Sampson was a tragic accident. We continue to communicate and cooperate with representatives of Tyre’s family, as well as the Department of Agriculture,” Arnold said. “We are devoted to working with our lawmakers in making lasting safety changes in the amusement park industry.”

In April, Sampson’s family filed a lawsuit against several defendants, including the Slingshot Group, FreeFall’s manufacturer Funtime Handels, ICON Park, and more.

The lawsuit, which was filed in the Circuit Court of Orange County, claims the ride was “unreasonably dangerous” and alleges “negligence” and “strict liability” against all defendants. In addition, Sampson’s family is seeking more than $30,000 in damages under Florida’s Wrongful Death Act.

At the time, Ben Crump, the family’s attorney, released a statement on behalf of the family, stating that the case showed several signs of negligence and that it resulted in the death of a child.

“The defendants in Tyre’s case showed negligence in a multitude of ways,” Crump said. “From the ride and seat manufacturers and the installer to the owners and operators, the defendants had more than enough chances to enact safeguards, such as seat belts, that could have prevented Tyre’s death. They didn’t, and their poor decisions resulted in deadly consequences for a promising young man and lifelong pain for his family.”

Since Sampson’s death, the ride has been closed pending multiple investigations. Slingshot Group, the ride’s owner, also owns Orlando Slingshot, which will open in December 2021 at ICON Park, Orlando Starflyer, and other slingshot-style rides throughout Florida.

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