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Rider succumbs to unresponsiveness on a roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, causing their tragic demise.

Visitor aboard Universal's Epic Universe roller coaster collapses mid-ride, subsequently passing away at hospital, as confirmed by authorities.

Rider Passes Away Following Unresponsiveness on a Roller Coaster at Universal's Epic Universe Park
Rider Passes Away Following Unresponsiveness on a Roller Coaster at Universal's Epic Universe Park

Rider succumbs to unresponsiveness on a roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, causing their tragic demise.

In a tragic turn of events, a visitor at Universal's Epic Universe theme park in Florida passed away following an incident on the Stardust Racers roller coaster on Wednesday night.

According to park officials, the man, identified as Zavala from Kissimmee, Florida, became unresponsive during the ride. The roller coaster was immediately stopped, and the visitor was promptly taken to the hospital. However, he was later declared dead.

Universal Orlando Resorts has expressed deep sympathy for the incident and issued a statement, committing to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. The resort has also announced that the Stardust Racers roller coaster will remain closed as a precaution during the investigation.

The investigation is being conducted by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, which has not yet commented on the specifics of the case. The Sheriff's Office has also not provided any comments regarding the investigation's progress or timeline.

Universal's Epic Universe theme park has not yet released any further details about the incident, including the age and gender of the visitor, beyond confirming that the visitor was a man in his 30s.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in theme parks and amusement attractions. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on understanding the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate event and ensuring the safety of all park visitors.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office has not yet commented on the investigation, and the public is encouraged to wait for official updates from the authorities as more information becomes available.

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