Child Dies After Being 'Struck by a Tractor' at Halloween 'Haunted Hayride’ Event: 'Tragic Accident'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Police said of the tragedy, which they state occurred at The Haunted Hilltop event: “Upon arrival, HCSO deputies spoke with a chaperone for a group of juveniles that had been playing near a hay ride tractor route and were behind some bushes trying to scare some hay riders.”

“Deputies were told that one of the juveniles had attempted to jump on the trailer and had possibly slipped and fallen underneath the wheels and was found unresponsive,” the release added.

“Sadly, the juvenile succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene,” the Sheriff’s Office confirmed.

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The child hasn’t been identified and an investigation in conjunction with the Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s Office is ongoing.

“The HCSO family extends our thoughts and sympathy to the family of the deceased juvenile, as well as the others who witnessed the tragic event. We ask the community also keep this family in their prayers during this difficult time,” the release stated.

“As this incident pertains to juveniles, no further information is available,” it concluded.

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The Haunted Hilltop paid tribute to the child in aFacebookpost, confirming that the venue would not be open on Saturday, Oct. 12 following the “tragic accident.”

“Our Hearts and Prayers go out to the family [affected] in this, Please keep us all in your prayers!” the post added.

source: people.com