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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Kevin rodriguez zavala - What They Never Told You

It’s so cold in Florida that even the rollercoasters are getting stalled on the tracks

The ride remained closed Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jan 20

70-year-old woman dies after riding ‘The Mummy’ rollercoaster at Universal Orlando

The Independent UK · Jan 19

Two thrill-seekers stuck on top of Texas rollercoaster for more than an hour after terrifying malfunction

One of the thrill seekers was left with symptoms ‘consistent with blood pooling’ due to be in the air for so long

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

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A Lot Of Focus Has Been On The Epic Universe Coaster Death, But Another Ride Led To 'Electrical Shock' And A $12K Fine

Epic Universe saw a serious injury prior to its opening.

Cinemablend · Dec 19, 2025

Tourist says she suffered concussion and neck injuries on same Epic theme park coaster that killed a rider

Debbie Reinelt has said that Stardust Racers left her with a ‘loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life in the past and future’

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

The Epic Universe Roller Coaster Death Story Has Taken A Surprising Turn

This is not where I expected things to go.

Cinemablend · Dec 15, 2025

Death on high-speed roller coaster in Florida deemed accidental

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died from blunt-impact trauma on ride at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park

The Guardian - US · Dec 13, 2025

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Man fatally hit his head multiple times on Universal Studios rollercoaster

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala had severe facial trauma when the ride stopped

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

The family of a man who died on a ride said ‘multiple warning signs’ were missed — now Universal Studios seeks new patents to improve safety

Patent filings published earlier this week, viewed by The Independent, include designs for seats equipped with sensors and robotic safety inspectors

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025

Disneyland guest dies after riding Haunted Mansion attraction at California park

It was not immediately clear what caused the guest’s death

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Attorneys say reopening of Stardust Racers is preventing further investigation of man's death

The family of a 32-year-old man who died of blunt force injuries on a theme park roller coaster is accusing Universal Orlando Resort of endangering lives by reopening the ride

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025

Epic Universe Fans Were Pumped Walking To Stardust Racers As It Opened, But Wait Times Were Wild

Racing to the racers as the gates opened.

Cinemablend · Oct 5, 2025

17 Days After Death Involving Stardust Racers, Universal Is Reopening The Dual Coaster. An Exec Pens A Letter About The ‘Extensive’ Ways They Prepared

Some changes are being made.

Cinemablend · Oct 4, 2025

Universal to reopen Stardust Racers ride two weeks after man's death

Universal Orlando Resort plans to reopen its Stardust Racers ride at Epic Universe on Saturday

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Family of man who died on Epic Universe rollercoaster say Universal missed ‘multiple warning signs’ about tragic ride

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala was found unresponsive following a ride on the Stardust Racers roller coaster on September 17

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025

Family's attorney questions Universal's response to roller coaster injuries after man's death

Attorney Ben Crump has announced that multiple people have contacted the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man who died from blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe on September 17, to share similar stories

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after ride

A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park

Cinemablend · Sep 25, 2025

State Inspectors Confirm Findings Regarding Epic Universe Rollercoaster Death As The Man's Family Speaks Out

Florida inspectors have reviewed the Epic Universe roller coaster following the death of a rider.

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The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Lawyers say disability wasn't a factor in man's death after riding a Universal coaster

Attorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

State inspectors align with Universal's findings that roller coaster was working right when man died

State investigators looking into the death of a man after he rode on a Universal Orlando Resort roller coaster say what they found aligns with that of the theme park resort’s leaders who say that the ride’s operating systems functioned as intended

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Family pay tribute to man who died after riding new Universal roller coaster

Mr Zavala had been on the Stardust Racers, a ride that debuted in May with the opening of the Epic Universe park

We Got This Covered · Sep 19, 2025

30yo dies while riding rollercoaster at Universal – his finally discovered cause of death will keep the attraction closed

The ride had started barely 4 months ago.

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