{"id":80126,"date":"2025-09-18T15:11:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T19:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/tragedy-at-epic-universe-hispanic-dies-after-riding-stardust-racers-roller-coaster\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T02:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T06:20:06","slug":"tragedy-at-epic-universe-hispanic-dies-after-riding-stardust-racers-roller-coaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queonnda.com\/en\/tragedy-at-epic-universe-hispanic-dies-after-riding-stardust-racers-roller-coaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Tragedy at Epic Universe: Hispanic Dies after Riding Stardust Racers Roller Coaster"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Hispanic man died after losing consciousness after riding the new Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe park, which opened this year.<\/p>\n

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the visitor, in his 30s, was treated by emergency personnel and transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.<\/p>\n

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Roller coaster closed after death<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Screenshot from Scott Gustin’s X Account.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Universal Orlando reported that the attraction will remain closed while the investigation is conducted and that it is cooperating with authorities.<\/p>\n

So far, no technical failures have been reported on the roller coaster.<\/p>\n

Stardust Racers opened to the public in May and reaches speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles) on a dual track course.<\/p>\n

The deceased lost consciousness when getting off the ride and could not be revived.<\/p>\n

New roller coaster death investigated<\/h2>\n
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PHOTO: Screenshot of X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Orange County Fire and Rescue Department and the Sheriff’s Department reported that the visitor was a Hispanic male in his 30s.<\/p>\n

He was later identified as Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, according to WESH<\/a>.<\/p>\n

According to the Orange County Medical Examiner, the cause of death was an accident.<\/p>\n

Zavala reportedly died of multiple blunt force injuries.<\/p>\n

Authorities warn of risks<\/h2>\n

The Stardust Racers roller coaster opened in May in conjunction with the Epic Universe park.<\/p>\n

It is a double train attraction with a nearly one-mile (1.6 kilometers) ride with inversions and a simultaneous launch system in which two trains “race” in parallel.<\/p>\n

The authorities reminded visitors that they must comply with the medical and health requirements indicated for this type of attractions.<\/p>\n

Especially those with heart conditions or high blood pressure, as the forces and speed can pose a risk to vulnerable people.<\/p>\n

Universal Orlando Resort<\/a> described what happened as a “tragic event” and expressed its condolences to the victim’s family, according to EFE.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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