The Colorado Department of Labour and Employment reported that the 6-year-old girl who fell to her death at an amusement park was not buckled safely into the ride. 

Wongel Estifanos died on September 5 on the Haunted Mine Drop ride at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park following a 100 feet fall. The employees reportedly failed to check if she was buckled properly and did not understand the operations of the ride. 

As the ride ends, it is mandatory for buckles to be undone and workers to ensure that all lap belts are fastened to riders. If this fails to happen, an alarm buzzes. 

“When Estifanos got on the ride, the buckle to her seat was not undone, and she sat on top of the restraints,” according to the report. Estifanos had pulled the end of the seat buckle, so it looked like the buckle was on. 

While the alarm reportedly went off, the two operators were not properly trained to understand the system. 

Dan Caplis, an attorney for the family, told The Hill that the report proves Estifanos “was killed because of multiple failures by the amusement park and its operators.” 

“Wongel’s parents are determined to do everything in their power to make sure that no one ever dies this way again. As part of this mission they are asking witnesses to come forward, including folks who experienced problems with the Haunted Mine Drop before Wongel was killed on it,” he added. 

The girl’s family is most likely going to sue the park and it will be determined by prosecutors whether criminal charges should be brought in the case. 

“The entire Glenwood Caverns family are heart-broken by the tragic accident that occurred here on September 5. There is no way we can imagine the pain of loss that the Estifanos family and their friends are experiencing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them,” park founder Steve Beckley said. 

“We have been working closely with Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety and independent safety experts to review this incident. Earlier today, we received the state’s final report and will review it carefully for recommendations,” he added.