Teen dies after falling from moving carnival ride as questions mount over safety

A teenage girl, 18, fell from the "El Péndulo" carnival ride while it was in motion at a Baja California Sur festival, triggering a criminal probe in Cabo San Lucas.

Teen dies after falling from moving carnival ride as questions mount over safety

TL;DR

  • An 18-year-old woman, Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco, died after falling from the "El Péndulo" ride at the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Fiestas.
  • The incident occurred while the ride was in motion, and onlookers witnessed the fall.
  • Local authorities have initiated a criminal investigation into the fatal accident.
  • The head of the Municipal Directorate of Civil Protection and Risk Management was removed from their position.
  • The mayor ordered the suspension of the ride and a safety inspection of all other attractions.
  • Forensic experts are examining the ride to determine if it met safety standards.