On Sunday (30 July) afternoon, 5-year-old Altamont resident Harper L. Finn was seriously injured in an accident at the Effingham County Fairgrounds. On Monday morning, the sheriff’s office released a news release confirming the tragic event. To know details about Harper Finn obituary you need to scroll down the post.
Harper Finn Accident
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, a horse racing event at the Effingham County Fairgrounds left 5-year-old Harper Finn, of Altamont, Illinois, with life-threatening injuries. She was one of the many Little Misses who had prepared for Tuesday night’s show and was ready to walk the catwalk. The Altamont local was getting ready to accompany her grandmother to the track on a Sunday afternoon for the start of the harness races.
Then, on July 30 at around 1 p.m., the unexpected happened: a building on the far right side of the track collided with the starting gate attached to a pace car for the harness racers, causing it to stretch into the grandstand. The result was hurt fans in the stands. Harper’s granny was holding her when the fence came crashing down, ripping her from her arms.
Take a look at the below post about the Harper Finn accident:
After receiving urgent care from paramedics, the severely injured child was rushed by ambulance to Effingham’s HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital. Thereafter, a medical evacuation helicopter took her to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
On Monday, Harper’s condition was reported to be critical by Phil Hartke, president of the freestar Effingham County Fair Board. On Monday night at the fairgrounds, before the tractor and truck pulls began, he requested a moment of silence and prayers for Harper. That night, a profoundly touching event took place.
Hartke claims that the Pace car driver was quite familiar with the starting line. No other spectators in the grandstand were hurt in the incident.
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Where Is Harper Finn Now?
After Harper was quickly evacuated from the fairgrounds to St. Louis for emergency medical treatment, the ambulance took off. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of the accident at the fairgrounds at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday.
The announcement states that Jerry W. Young, from Jackson, Mississippi, was driving a Pace car owned by Michael D. Titus, also of Charleston, Illinois. Harper Finn was tragically killed when she was hit by an enlarged starting gate while sitting on the grandstand.
Harper was taken to HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital by the rapid response of A-I Ambulance of Altamont. After ARCH Air Medical assessed the severity of her injuries, they flew her to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for further care. The community is waiting for news of Harper Finn’s status with bated breath as of Monday morning.
GoFundMe Page for Harper Finn
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association launched a GoFundMe campaign to aid “The Finn Family” in the wake of the tragedy. The money raised will go toward helping the family during this challenging time. The goal was set at $10,000, but thanks to the incredible support and generosity of donors, they have now raised $46,225.
The community as a whole is rallying around Harper L. Finn and her loved ones, praying for her speedy recovery and promising their undying support during this trying time.
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