PlusFather: Coaster Victim 'a Beautiful Boy'Father: Coaster Victim 'a Beautiful Boy'The Associated PressGeorgia officials ordered a popular roller coaster that hit and killed a teenager over the weekend to remain closed Monday. (June 30)[Notes:SIX FLAGS MATERIAL] The Batman roller coaster remained closed Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia---two days after a teen was killed by the ride. Police and park officials say 17-year-old Asia LeeShawn Furgeson climbed two fences surrounding a restricted area. He was hit and decapitated by the ride.Furgeson's aunt spoke about his loss. [Live Read:Austell, GA WSB MATERIAL](SOT: LATESHIA JENKINS/SHAWN'S AUNT)ALL I COULD DO WAS CRY CAUSE HE'S MORE THAN JUST MY NEPHEW HE'S LIKE LITTLE BROTHER.Furgeson was on a church trip from his home in South Carolina. [Notes:The State material] Outside the Springs Missionary Baptist church in Springfield, Furgeson's father called him a beautiful boy; a happy go lucky-guy. Members of the church consoled Furgeson as he fought back tears. Asia Furgeson the third also said he doesn't blame anyone for his son's death.Furgeson's father and park officials say they may never know why the ten climbed the fences. Six Flags says the areas were clearly marked with signs stating "Restricted area-Authorized Personnel Only," and "Danger Zone-Do Not Enter."(SOT: NO ID)HE HAD A WHOLE LIFE AHEAD OF HIM, BUT SEE I CAN'T SAY THAT BECAUSE GOD GOT TO HAVE HIS SAY SO. An autopsy Monday ruled Ferguson's death an accident. Toxicology reports could take several more weeks. ___ ___, The Associated Press. Author: AssociatedPress Keywords: six flags_death father: coaster victim 'a beautiful boy' Added: June 30, 2008
