Universal officials confirmed that a guest died after riding the Stardust Racers at Epic Universe on Wednesday, according to WESH news.
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said that off-duty deputies responded to a call advising of a “man down” at the park.
After officers arrived at the scene, they encountered a thirty-something man who was found unresponsive. The man was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead.
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A WESH helicopter was on scene and was able to capture video of the large law enforcement presence, with a forensic team and crime scene vans seen in the loading area. You can see the video here.
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A Universal spokesperson shared a statement regarding the incident:
“Universal is cooperating with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office following a tragic event involving a guest at Epic Universe on Wednesday night. The guest became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers and was transported to the hospital, where the guest later died. We are devastated by this event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest’s loved ones. We are fully committed to cooperating with this ongoing investigation. The attraction remains closed.”
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Stardust Racers is a dual-launch racing coaster that sends guests rocketing through the skies aboard comets in a race to see who’s the fastest of them all. The ride reaches speeds up to 62 mph and heights up to 133 feet along 5,000 feet of track. It is meant to be Epic Universe’s most thrilling coaster experience, “with unique maneuvers such as the ‘Celestial Spin,’ in which the two coaster vehicles perform an inverted crisscross while speeding through the air.”
Our thoughts are with the guest’s friends and family.
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