Cause Of Death Revealed For Visitor Who Died After Riding FL Roller Coaster

Updated: 10:19 a.m., Friday

ORLANDO, FL — A man visiting Universal Orlando died after riding a roller coaster at the new Epic Universe, according to multiple reports.

The guest, identified as 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers on Wednesday and later died at a local hospital, News 6 said.

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

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.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office told WESH that off-duty deputies responded to a “man down” call at the theme park.

“We are devastated by this tragic event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest’s loved ones,” a Universal Orlando Resorts spokesperson said in a statement to CNN. “We are fully cooperating with Orange County and the ongoing investigation. The attraction remains closed.”
Epic Universe is Universal Orlando’s newest theme park. It opened to the public in May.

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