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Print This StoryBoy Shocked By Fair Ride Dies In Hospice
8-Year-Old Fell Into Coma After Touching Pole
POSTED: 6:05 pm EDT September 3,
2003
CLEVELAND -- An 8-year-old boy who was shocked while waiting in line for a ride at the Lake County Fair a couple of weeks ago died Wednesday.
NewsChannel5 reported that Greyson Yoe (pictured, right) passed away in a hospice after remaining in a coma since early August. It appears improper grounding of the bumper car ride sent a jolt through Yoe after he touched a pole.Officials said the ride, called the Scooter, passed a seven-point electrical inspection by the state before the fair kicked off. A fund has been set up for the family of the young victim. Donations can be made at any Great Lakes Bank or can be mailed to: The Greyson Yoe Safety Fund
Great Lakes Bank, Madison Branch
6550 North Ridge Road
Madison, OH 44057 The family hopes to use the money to help other victims hurt in what they say are "needless accidents."
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Shock InvestigationGreat Lakes Bank, Madison Branch
6550 North Ridge Road
Madison, OH 44057 The family hopes to use the money to help other victims hurt in what they say are "needless accidents."
Previous Stories:
- August 28, 2003: Boy Shocked By Fair Ride Released From Hospital
- August 18, 2003: Improper Grounding Of Wires Apparently Caused Boy's Shock
- August 17, 2003: 8-Year-Old Still Critical After Being Shocked By Ride
- August 14, 2003: Boy, 8, In Coma After Being Shocked At County Fair
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