Teen Worker Dies in Go-Kart Accident

Kamel Seveion Sewell, a 17-year-old employee of Frankie's Fun Park in Greenville, South Carolina, tragically died in a collision between a go-kart and a forklift operated by another park employee on December 27, 2023. The incident is under investigation by law enforcement and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with the park providing full cooperation. Witnesses reported that the forklift's prongs were extended and blended with the gray pavement, contributing to the accident. Concerns have been raised about the park's safety protocols, particularly the absence of helmet requirements for go-kart riders. Sewell's family is mourning his loss and seeking answers regarding the circumstances of the incident. Frankie's Fun Park has conveyed condolences to the family and closed operations temporarily following the accident.