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13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling From Trailer at Green Memorial Day Parade

The victim has been identified as 13-year-old Matthew Schultz; a fundraiser and crisis counseling have been launched in his community.

Police tape is seen on the ground at the scene of a mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, on January 22, 2023.
A 13-year-old boy has died after falling off a float at a Memorial Day parade south of Akron, Ohio, authorities said.
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Overview

  • Officials have confirmed the victim as 13-year-old Matthew Schultz of North Canton, who fell from the front of a trailer and was struck by its dual tires during Green’s Memorial Day parade.
  • The accident occurred at approximately 11:23 a.m. on May 26 and remains under investigation by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office and Summit Metro Crash Team.
  • On-site firefighters transported Schultz to Akron Children’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
  • A community-funded GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist with the family’s funeral expenses.
  • North Canton City Schools and the Green district have coordinated crisis teams and counselors to support grieving students and staff affected by the tragedy.