Tragic Accident Claims Life of 5-Year-Old at Illinois Harness Race

A 5-year-old girl named Harper Finn from southern Illinois has died after being struck by a starting gate at a harness race at the Effingham County Fair. The gate's folding arm extended into the grandstand and hit Harper, who was sitting there. She was rushed to the hospital but later passed away. The incident is under investigation, and the community has rallied around the family, raising over $75,000 on a GoFundMe page.