Child Tragically Dies Because of Halloween Prank

Halloween attractions are fun, but if you’re not careful, they can go wrong.

For one family, a Halloween prank ended in tragedy.

At a glance:

  • A 12-year-old boy named Samuel Jessen tragically died after being run over by a tractor during a prank at a Halloween hayride attraction in Tennessee.
  • The accident occurred at Haunted Hilltop in Harrison, Tennessee, while the boy was attempting to jump on a moving trailer as part of a prank.
  • The haunted hayride attraction has temporarily closed, and a GoFundMe page has been established to help the boy’s family with funeral costs.

A tragic accident at the Haunted Hilltop attraction in Harrison, Tennessee, claimed the life of 12-year-old Samuel Jessen over the weekend. Jessen was part of a group of juveniles attempting to prank hayride participants by hiding in the bushes and jumping onto a moving trailer. However, he slipped and was run over by the tractor.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene late Friday night and found the boy unresponsive. Despite efforts to help him, Samuel Jessen was pronounced dead. Witnesses, including Caitlyn Birch and James Day, who were on the hayride, reported that they saw the accident unfold and repeatedly screamed at the tractor driver to stop, but the driver did not respond in time.

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The Haunted Hilltop, a popular Halloween destination, has closed indefinitely following the tragedy. The owner has not provided further comments. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the Jessen family during this difficult time, raising over $31,000 to help cover funeral expenses.

This devastating incident has raised questions about safety protocols at such attractions, with some calling for greater regulation to prevent future accidents.