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A lawsuit against Universal for negligence related to injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster was settled shortly after filing, amid ongoing investigations into a rider's death on the same ride.
A man named Kevin Zavala died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando, with the cause of death linked to multiple blunt impact injuries; the incident is under investigation, and the ride is currently closed.
A man in his 30s died from blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe park, with the death ruled an accident by the medical examiner. The incident has raised questions about the cause of injuries, and the ride remains closed as investigations continue.
A man died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando, prompting an investigation. The ride, the park's longest and featuring dueling tracks, is currently closed as authorities look into the cause of death. Universal expressed condolences and is cooperating with the inquiry.
A man in his thirties became unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando and later died in the hospital. The ride is currently closed as authorities investigate the incident.
Geauga Lake, once Ohio's largest amusement park with a history dating back to 1887, closed its rides in 2007 and its water park in 2016, and the land is now set to become a public park after being purchased by the City of Aurora.
A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. He managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just in time. The incident highlights concerns over ride safety regulations in Arizona, where the state mandates annual inspections but leaves enforcement to local authorities. The amusement park offered the man a refund, but he felt his safety concerns were not adequately addressed.
A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. The incident highlights safety concerns as Arizona does not regulate amusement park rides, leaving inspections to local authorities. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, reported the issue but felt his concerns were not adequately addressed by the park management.
A man jumped off a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Arizona after his lap bar unlocked mid-ride, fearing for his life. He managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just in time. The incident highlights concerns over ride safety, as Arizona does not regulate amusement park rides but requires annual inspections. The park offered a refund and took a report, but the man felt his concerns were not adequately addressed.
A man jumped out of a roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters in Phoenix, Arizona, after his safety lap bar unlocked at the top of the first hill. The incident occurred on the Desert Storm ride, and the man managed to escape onto an emergency staircase just before the coaster descended. He expressed relief at avoiding potential injury or death, noting that the outcome could have been worse for someone less agile. The amusement park has not commented on the incident.
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey has announced the permanent closure of Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster, to make way for a new record-breaking ride. The park plans to introduce two new roller coasters: The Flash: Vertical Velocity, a super boomerang coaster opening in 2025, and a mysterious multi-world-record-breaking launch coaster set for 2026. Several other rides, including Green Lantern and Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom, will also be demolished as part of the park's multi-year expansion plan.
A 38-year-old Ohio man is in critical condition after being struck by the Banshee roller coaster at Kings Island while retrieving his lost keys from a restricted area. He suffered major head trauma and was airlifted to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The incident is under investigation by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to ensure the ride's compliance with safety regulations.
A Kings Island employee described the distressing scene after a 38-year-old man was struck by the Banshee roller coaster while trying to retrieve dropped keys from a restricted area. The man is in critical condition, and the ride remains closed as authorities investigate. The incident underscores the importance of adhering to safety warnings at amusement parks.
Cedar Point's Top Thrill 2 roller coaster, which closed for repairs shortly after opening for the 2024 season, is expected to reopen soon. The manufacturer, Zamperla, is working on a mechanical modification, and the park will announce the reopening date on social media.
A raccoon attacked guests waiting in line for a roller coaster at Hersheypark, with video footage showing the animal running around and biting two people, including a little girl. The park responded by transporting the injured guests to a local hospital for observation and stated that guest safety is their top priority. The raccoon has not been captured since the incident, and a furbearer biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission commended the park's handling of the situation, noting that the frightened raccoon likely felt trapped and acted out of fear.