GREEN, OHIO (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—A tragic incident unfolded during the City of Green’s Memorial Day Parade on Monday.
At approximately 11:23 a.m., a 13-year-old boy who was participating in the parade fell from a trailer that was part of a float and was subsequently struck by the trailer’s dual tires.
Emergency medical personnel from Green Fire EMS, who were present at the event to provide support, quickly responded to the scene.
The injured teenager was transported to Akron City Hospital; however, despite urgent medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at Akron Children’s Hospital.
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident.
Further details have not been released at this time.