State Fair Ride Closed After Accident

Last updated on Monday, August 21, 2006

(INDIANAPOLIS) - An Indiana State Fair roller coaster is closed indefinitely after a 24-year-old Indianapolis woman was thrown off Saturday.

Heidi Wyss fell out of the Mad Mouse roller coaster to the pavement five feet below.

A witness told Indiana State Police Wyss' lap bar became unlatched.

She was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

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