A teenage worker was killed Friday when the go-kart he was driving collided with an industrial-sized forklift at an amusement park in South Carolina, and the victim's family is demanding answers.
Kamel Seveion Sewell, 17, died from blunt force trauma to the head after a go-kart and forklift collided at Frankie's Fun Park around 11:45 p.m., according to the Medical Examiner's Office. Wife reported.
The coroner's office announced Sunday that the boy's death was ruled an accident.
“He always had a smile on his face,” a colleague said in memory of Sewell, the station said.
“He was a very kind person, very nice and friendly to the guests, nice and friendly to us and his colleagues. “This happened in a situation that could have been easily avoided. I'm really sorry that it happened.”
Further information, including the cause of the fatal accident, is still under investigation.
Lawyer Ryan James, who represents the Sewell family, said loved ones were “extremely saddened.”
“Actually, frankly, it broke my heart,” he said in an interview. Statement to Fox Carolina.
“After meeting with them this morning, it's clear they want answers. They deserve it. As the days go by, my office becomes more and more concerned with causality and the 'who.' We have begun the process of fact-finding, focusing on
The forklift was being operated by another park employee.
Sewell worked at the park for about a year before his tragic death.
“At this time, Frankie's is providing information and assistance to both law enforcement and OSHA,” said Jamie Waddell, the park's general manager. Statement to Greenville News.
“Once the circumstances and cause of the accident are determined, additional information will be linked as necessary. It is with heavy hearts that we share this news. Please remember Severion and his family.”
