Kaitlyn Lasitter

Kaitlyn Lasitter was involved in a tragic accident at an amusement park in Kentucky - she lost both of her feet in the accident. Kaitlyn Lasitter was only 13 years old and was riding the Superman Tower of Power at Kentucky Kingdom... [more]

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Teen Killed by Roller Coaster!!!

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An unidentified 17 year old teen was decapitated by a Six Flags Roller Coaster. Apparently he lost his hat on the ride and decided to retrieve it. He jumped fences to a restricted area when the roller coaster struck him . The ride moves at 50mph. The area has signs to say it is dangerous and off-limits to visitors. According to yahoo news, 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... Read Full Story

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Kaitlyn Lasitter Pushes for Amusement Park Regulation

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A year after Kaitlyn Lasitter lost her feet on an amusement park ride, she is speaking out and pushing for government regulation of amusement parks. Just last year Lasitter was riding the Superman Tower of Power at Six Flags Kentucky with her friends, when a cable snapped, wrapped around her legs and severed both of her feet. Doctors were able to reattach one foot, but her second is prosthesis. She'll never be able to walk normally or for a prolonged period of time again. She requires... Read Full Story

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Kaitlyn Lasitter walks again!

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Some of you may remember the story about Kaitlyn Lasitter, a teenage girl who lost both of her feet in a tragic rollercoaster accident last year. The accident happened on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags in Kentucky.Zimbio members followed this story for several weeks and months after the accident. Doctors were able to re-attach one foot.Kaitlyn Lasitter is now back in the news, and this time it is a happier story. Kaitlyn's therapy and recovery are going well, and she began... Read Full Story

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Kaitlyn Lasitter has a lot of web supporters

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Messages offering prayers and support for 13-year-old Katie Lasitter have been pouring in from around the world. Since the request for "best wishes" was published on this site , hundreds of well-wishers have left notes of condolences, sympathy and promises of prayer and support for the girl who was seriously injured at a Louisville amusement park. Read Full Story

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Quotes from the 911 calls describe Kaitlyn Lasitter's accident

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Linked from http://www.lex18.com/Global/story.asp?S=6787267&nav=EQlp --- The man described seeing a cable from the Superman Tower of Power ride wrap around Kaitlyn Lasitter's legs, according to 911 tapes from the night of June 21. "I don't know exactly if it was a leg or a shoe, but I know she is pretty badly injured, and it was a steel cable. The wire broke on the way up, and they dropped it anyway. I guess the people operating the ride didn't see it," the man said on tapes obtained by... Read Full Story

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Regarding Kaitlyn Lasitter

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Statement From Vanderbilt University Medical Center Regarding Kaitlyn Lasitter:

"The parents of Kaitlyn Lasitter would like to acknowledge everyone across the country that have been supporting their daughter with many positive thoughts and prayers over the last six days.

"At this time Kaitlyn remains in stable condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

"Kaitlyn's parents would like to state for the record that despite claims in the media by representatives from Kentucky Kingdom Theme Park, at no time has any representative of the theme park been in touch with members of the family.

"Until further notice Kaitlyn's parents ask members of the news media to please respect their wishes for privacy during this difficult time.

Following the release of the above statement, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom PR Manager Carolyn McLean gave the following response:

"Representatives from Kentucky Kingdom traveled to the hospital immediately following the accident and were there for some time before the family requested that they leave.

"We are deeply saddened by this incident and of course have genuine concern for the well-being of the entire family. We stand ready to be of any assistance we possibly can."

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State inspects fair's midway rides

But last year's accident on Kentucky Kingdom's Superman Tower of Power ride, in which a faulty cable cut off Kaitlyn Lasitter's feet, resulted in tightened ...

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Kentucky Kingdom suit expands

By Jason Riley • jriley@courier-journal.com • August 5, 2008 Two friends sitting with Kaitlyn Lasitter on Kentucky Kingdom's Superman Tower of Power ride ...

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Kaitlyn's friends can join lawsuit against Kentucky Kingdom

Two friends sitting with Kaitlyn Lasitter on Kentucky Kingdom's Superman Tower of Power ride last summer when a cable snapped and severed Kaitlyn's feet will be allowed to join in Lasitter family's civil suit against the park.

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Trial set in Kentucky Kingdom case

Kaitlyn Lasitter's parents, Randall and Monique Lasitter, are seeking an unspecified amount of punitive and compensatory damages. ...

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Trial date set in Kentucky Kingdom civil suit

Since that time, the Superman Tower of Power has been taken down but, the lawsuit against the park filed by the parents of Kaitlyn Lasitter is just ...

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Suit claims woman injured on Kentucky Kingdom ride

In another case involving the park, a court hearing is scheduled for July 30 in the lawsuit filed by the family of Kaitlyn Lasitter, a teen whose feet were ...

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Judge: Teens can join Ky. amusement park suit

A judge has ruled that two teenagers can join a lawsuit against Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom involving an accident last summer that severed a girl's feet at the amusement park.Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Barry Willett ruled Friday that Blair Johnson and Arin Valsted, both of Louisville, may join...

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Several new state laws go into effect tomorrow

The bill is a response to the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom accident last year that severed Kaitlyn Lasitter's feet. Allow 16-year-olds who weigh at least 110 ...

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