03-25-2018, 02:26 AM
3-24-2018
All Amusement Parks in U.S. to shutter after Murder charges for Kansas City Operator
An executive at Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City was charged in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy who died on a water slide in 2016
The attraction, which was built in 2014, was once promoted as the world’s tallest water slide at 168 feet, 7 inches. It has since been permanently shut down.
Miles worked as the director of operations for Schlitterbahn. His job duties include overseeing all water park and property operations ranging from aquatics and facility services to water quality control, landscaping and grounds and maintenance.
Schlitterbahn issued the following statement:
We are deeply disappointed to learn that any individual is being personally charged for the terrible accident on Verrückt. Our review of the facts and circumstances of the accident has never shown any evidence of criminal conduct on the part of anyone. The safety of our guests and employees has been at the forefront of our culture throughout our 40 years of operations. Our families enjoy our water parks and its rides and attractions. We have set the highest bar for safety in our industry.
All Amusement Parks in U.S. to shutter after Murder charges for Kansas City Operator
An executive at Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City was charged in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy who died on a water slide in 2016
The attraction, which was built in 2014, was once promoted as the world’s tallest water slide at 168 feet, 7 inches. It has since been permanently shut down.
Miles worked as the director of operations for Schlitterbahn. His job duties include overseeing all water park and property operations ranging from aquatics and facility services to water quality control, landscaping and grounds and maintenance.
Schlitterbahn issued the following statement:
We are deeply disappointed to learn that any individual is being personally charged for the terrible accident on Verrückt. Our review of the facts and circumstances of the accident has never shown any evidence of criminal conduct on the part of anyone. The safety of our guests and employees has been at the forefront of our culture throughout our 40 years of operations. Our families enjoy our water parks and its rides and attractions. We have set the highest bar for safety in our industry.

