Norridge amusement park still closed by stte inspectors
State inspectors are keeping the Go Bananas amusement park in Norridge, IL closed while their death investigation continues.
On Saturday, 3 year old Jayson Dansby was ridiing the Python Pit roller coaster with his twin when he was able to free himself and slip under the safety bar. The both fell to the ground and suffered head injuries.
Authorities believe he met the ride's size requirments.
Illinois regulators have records of two other injuries from the ride. A child was injured in 2006 when she hit her eye walking from the rid. Another child was injured when they bumped their head after the ride abruptly stopped. Niether injury was life threatening.
In a second incident in 2008, a young girl broke her wrist on the ride.
The Illinois Department of Labor regulates amusement parks and rides. They had no record of the previous injuries.
