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Theme Park Guest Dies After Ride on New Rollercoaster

Universal Epic Universe opened in May this year.

A man has died on a rollercoaster at Universal Epic Universe, sparking an investigation from law enforcement. Local media reports that the man was found unresponsive on the Stardust Racers after an evening ride on Wednesday in Orlando, Florida. Despite being rushed to the hospital, officers from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said the man died after arrival. The Orange County Fire Rescue Department identified the deceased as an adult male, according to WESH2. “Universal is cooperating with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office following a tragic event involving a guest at Epic Universe on Wednesday night,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “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.” The company added, “We are fully committed to cooperating with this ongoing investigation. The attraction remains closed.” Stardust Racers is a dual-track rollercoaster opened in the Celestial Park area of the new Universal Epic Universe in May. Epic Universe is part of Florida’s wider Universal Resort Orlando complex, which also includes Universal Studios.