A tragic accident happened at Ohio’s popular Cedar Point Amusement Park on Thursday.
James Young, 45, was killed when he entered a restricted area near a roller coaster.
Young, who was trying to retrieve personal items was struck by the coaster and killed.
Both park and police officials said Young jumped a fence near the roller coaster The Raptor.
He was then struck by the ride at an unknown rate of speed. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
The ride was closed for a time while the park itself remained open during the investigation.
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