![]() ![]() Our focus is always on meeting our commitment to safety for every single guest and associate on every ride and attraction in our park." However, we do know that Joshua was somehow able to slide between the locked harness and the seat and we have taken steps to ensure that this can never happen again. "Despite our extensive investigation to date, we may never know exactly what happened to Joshua," Ando said. The team has concluded that the safety harness used to restrain Joshua was in a down and locked position for the duration of the ride, that the ride was in proper mechanical condition and that there was no evidence of operator error. In the weeks since the accident, a team of theme park ride and safety experts and independent investigators has thoroughly reviewed all possible factors and causes. ![]() We have also been diligent in conducting our own review of the incident to help us understand what steps we can take to keep such an unusual accident from ever reoccurring." "Providing a safe experience for each and every one of our guests and associates is the most important thing we do. Not a day has gone by when the family has not been in our thoughts," said Gayle Ando, executive vice president and general manager of Paramount's Great America. "We know that the past few weeks have been especially difficult for Joshua's family and for all of us who have been touched by this tragedy. This determination was based on a review by the Santa Clara Police Department of the August 22 Drop Zone Stunt Tower accident at the park in which guest, Joshua Smurphat died as a result of falling from the ride. Santa Clara, CA - The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office today announced that they found no grounds for charges to be brought against Paramount's Great America. Drop Zone Incident Final Investigation Findings
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