In a somber turn of events for a day meant for remembrance, tragedy struck in Green, Ohio, where a 13-year-old boy lost his life during the Memorial Day parade. The Summit County Medical Examiner has identified the youth as Matthew Schultz of North Canton, as reported by Cleveland19. While riding on a trailer in the parade yesterday around 11:30 a.m., Matthew fell and was struck by the wheels, succumbing to his injuries shortly thereafter at Akron Children’s Hospital.
The incident has left the community in shock, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office described the moment Matthew fell and was hit by the "dual tires of the trailer." according to People. In response to the tragedy, a statement from North Canton City Schools communicated through Green Communications Manager Valerie Wolford shared their grief, "We are deeply saddened to have been informed of the passing of one of our North Canton City Schools students. There is no greater tragedy than the death of a young person, and we offer our sincere condolences and support to the family."
Emergency services reacted swiftly to the incident, with Green Fire EMS, who were already present for parade support, immediately responding to the scene. Despite the rapid medical attention and transport to Akron City Hospital, Matthew's injuries proved fatal, as detailed by a statement shared on Facebook by the sheriff's office. NBC affiliate WKYC confirmed the boy’s association with North Canton City Schools, adding another layer of sorrow to a community already fraught with the grim remembrance of its fallen heroes.
