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The name "Verrückt" is German for "insane," a fitting yet haunting title for a water slide that stood 168 feet tall—higher than the Statue of Liberty. On August 7, 2016, this record-breaking attraction became the site of a fatal accident that claimed the life of Caleb Schwab, the son of then-Kansas State Representative Scott Schwab. The Autopsy and Cause of Death
: Caleb Schwab's death was a preventable tragedy caused by the prioritization of "thrill" over established engineering safety protocols. caleb schwab autopsy report
: The ride had a history of 14 other serious incidents, including injuries like concussions and spinal fractures , which were allegedly ignored by management. 4. Legal and Industrial Aftermath The name "Verrückt" is German for "insane," a
The autopsy results were a central piece of evidence in the criminal proceedings that followed. : The ride had a history of 14
Police later confirmed that Caleb was decapitated during the ride. The injury occurred when his raft became airborne and his head collided with a metal support hoop and the netting system designed to keep riders on the slide.
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One of our Learning Specialists will give you a tour of the Aktiv Chemistry learning platforms and provide a free instructor playground account with access to the content library.