On Thursday, July 10, a high school student tragically died after falling from a 50-foot structure at Seattle’s Gas Works Park. The teen had been attending an outdoor pop-up concert and was climbing on a platform located within a fenced-off area when the accident occurred.
Seattle Parks and Recreation had announced in May 2023 that it would be replacing fencing and gates around the park’s towers to deter access, citing safety concerns and stating that the structures were not safe to climb. The department also mentioned plans to implement “enhanced enforcement and monitoring measures” following the installation of the new barriers, though it did not specify what those measures would involve.
GLP Attorneys extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the teenager who tragically lost his life. We urge Seattle Parks and Recreation to strengthen safety measures to help prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future.
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