Man Who Died Riding FL Coaster Was 'One Of A Kind,' Loved Ones Say

ORLANDO, FL — The man who died while riding the Stardust Racers on Wednesday at Universal Orlando was "truly one of a kind," according to organizers of a GoFundMe.

The online fundraiser was established for the funeral of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32.

Zavala became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers and later died at a local hospital, News 6 reported.

Orange-Osceola Chief Medical Examiner Joshua Stephany said he died from blunt impact injuries, CNN reported. No other details about his injuries were released.

"He had an old soul — wise beyond his years — with a heart full of compassion, love and understanding," read the GoFundMe.

"He was the kind of person who always made time to listen, offer thoughtful advice and lift others up, even when he was facing challenges of his own. Despite the restrictions and obstacles he encountered throughout his life, Kevin met them all with grace, strength and an unwavering spirit. He overcame so much, and he did so with quiet resilience and humility. … His absence leaves a space no one can fill."

The GoFundMe has reached more than $13,000 of its $16,000 goal as of early Friday afternoon.

Stardust Racers is a dual-launch coaster located in the Celestial Park section of Epic Universe, according to the Universal website. The coaster goes upside down multiple times, reaches speeds up to 62 mph and hits heights of 133 feet along 5,000 feet of track.

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