Man Dies After Riding Stardust Racers at Universal's Epic Universe
A man in his 30s died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando.
A man in his 30s died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. The incident occurred on Wednesday night; the man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. Universal Orlando Resort stated, "We are devastated by this tragic event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest's loved ones. We are fully cooperating with Orange County and the ongoing investigation."
Stardust Racers is a dual-launch coaster reaching speeds up to 62 miles per hour. The ride remains closed during the investigation.
Epic Universe, which opened in May, is Universal's fourth theme park in Orlando and the first major theme park to open in Florida in over two decades.