Monday, December 17, 2007

3-Year-Old Dies In Inflatable Toy Accident

LONGVIEW, Wash. -- A 3-year-old boy died Saturday when two adults fell on top of him while they were playing on an inflatable toy. Family members said Jacob Pierce was attending a birthday party at Hoppin’ Houses, an indoor play area that features inflatable houses. Witnesses said the adults fell and either an elbow, shoulder or knee cracked open Jacob’s head. Paramedics responded and found Jacob bleeding from the nose and mouth. He had suffered traumatic head injuries and was pronounced dead at St. John’s Medical Center in Longview. Rebecca Pierce, Jacob's mother, said her son's death could've been prevented if there was more employee supervision. "You need to have more (supervision) than just an 18-year-old sitting at the counter," Pierce said.

You're right, Rebecca. It should never be the parents' responsibility or whomever you leave in charge of your children. And you definitely shouldn't focus on the ADULTS at the CHILDREN'S PARTY that were jumping around and killed your son. It's not their fault either.

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