ICYMI: Tragic Accident Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy at Haunted Hayride in Minnesota
A beloved autumn tradition takes a tragic turn as a 13-year-old boy loses his life in a haunting accident at a Minnesota hayride. đ #News #StearnsCountyMN #Minnesotas #Accident
STEARNS COUNTY, MN – A fun-filled evening turned into a devastating tragedy at a popular autumn attraction in central Minnesota. On October 12, the annual Harvest of Horror Haunted Hayride in St. Augusta became the scene of an accident that claimed the life of a young boy.
The Stearns County Sheriffâs Office received a call at 7:37 p.m. reporting an accident during the hayride event. According to authorities, a 13-year-old boy, Alexander Mick from Rice, suffered fatal injuries when he was run over by a trolley wagon being pulled by a tractor.
Immediately after the incident, staff members, bystanders, and first responders rushed to provide aid. The St. Augusta Fire Department and Mayo Ambulance Service responded swiftly to the scene, where lifesaving efforts continued for the injured boy. Sadly, these efforts were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently under investigation by the Stearns County Sheriffâs Office. As the community grapples with this shocking loss, many are left reflecting on the joyful nature of the event, which has long been a staple of local fall festivities.
Our thoughts are with Alexander’s family and friends during this difficult time as they cope with this unimaginable tragedy.
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