Who Is Asia Leeshawn Ferguson? Kid Hit By Roller Coaster
Country:
United States
Company:
Undisclosed
Industry:
Public Safety
Year:
Undisclosed
Type:
Personnel Injury
Consequence:
Fatality
What happened to Asia Leeshawn Ferguson
The fast-moving Batman: The Ride coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia is one of the more popular attractions at the park. Most people try to stay away from the restricted areas fenced off around the ride because they don’t want to risk being hurt, but for reasons that officials still don’t know, 17-year-old Asia Leeshawn Ferguson of South Carolina hopped two six-foot fences and entered an area he wasn’t supposed to be in.
Witnesses told police that they believed the teen was trying to find a hat that he had lost on the ride. Asia wasn’t alone; he brought a friend along with him, but as the train car was going full speed at 50 miles per hour, Asia was hit. The force of the blow decapitated him.
It’s debatable who’s at fault in cases like these: the amusement park for not securing these dangerous areas better or the victims who ignore the warning signs and put themselves in jeopardy.
Is Asia Leeshawn Ferguson Video Available?
Asia Leeshawn Ferguson’s video is no longer available. Indeed, the footages are too graphic to be made public.
Most probably, a Reddit user had uploaded the recording online. Indeed, nobody appreciated the act which was uploaded without consent from the victim’s family.
One of the theme part visitors, Kevin Bowland spoke to the Associated Press about the accident. Reportedly, he calls his death a tragedy and is surprised how he entered the restricted area so easily.
In fact, other netizens were questioning Six Flags Over Georgia’s security. Even after 13 years of the incident, nobody can forget him.
Until now, nobody has figured out why he jumped into the constricted area. Speculations are suggesting he was trying to get his hat.
Who Was Asia Leeshawn Ferguson?
Asia Leeshawn Ferguson was a 17-years-old boy from South Carolina. Reportedly, he was a part of the Church group that visited the amusement park in Georgia.
Indeed, his parents, Asia Ferguson III and Letha Ferguson were there too. We send our prayers and condolences to his father and mother.
Moreover, Asia’s aunt, Latashia Jenkins was devasted by the news of his death. She spoke in an interview claiming he was more like a brother to her.
Furthermore, his father, Ferguson III had to fight tears at the funeral. Reportedly, he didn’t blame anybody for his son’s death.
Investigation of Teen Head Hit By Roller Coaster
According to park spokeswoman Hela Sheth, the teen scaled two six-foot fences that were clearly marked with signs that read “Danger” and “Do Not Enter.” He was with another friend at the time.
At some point, the coaster hit the victim.
Cobb County Police Spokesman Sgt. Dana Pearce says it does appear there was adequate warning of the risk. “It would be hard to imagine how somebody could not read those signs and yet traverse both those fences.”
“We saw everybody running, and they closed it (the area), they had security guards and everybody belonging to it,” says Demetris Garmon, a parkgoer who witnessed some of the aftermath.
At this time, it’s not clear why the teens did not go through the main entrance. Police were investigating whether he entered the restricted area to retrieve a hat he may have dropped while riding the coaster.
The Batman roller coaster has been at Six Flags Over Georgia since 1997.
Other Similar Cases
In May 2002, 58-year-old groundskeeper Samuel Milton Guyton of Atlanta was killed after he wandered in a restricted area under the Batman roller coaster’s path and was struck in the head by the dangling leg of one of the ride’s passengers. The ride was closed for a day to allow the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration to inspect the ride. It was deemed safe for passengers.
In June 2007, a teenager’s legs were severed when cables snapped on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville, Ky. Doctors were able to reattach Kaitlyn Lasitter’s right foot, but she had to have some of her left leg amputated and subsequent surgeries.
State officials blame a faulty cable and slow response by an amusement park ride operator in the accident. Her family is suing Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, claiming the park failed to maintain the ride and equipment and ensure riders’ safety. The amusement park has denied liability in court filings.