A visitor at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park died after riding one of the park’s roller coasters.
The visitor, who Orange County authorities said was a man in his 30s, was found unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers on Wednesday. The man was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to a statement from Universal Orlando.
No other information about the man has been released. In a statement, Universal said it is cooperating with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in its investigation.
“We are devastated by this event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest’s loved ones,” a Universal spokesperson said in a statement. “We are fully committed to coopering with the ongoing investigation.”
Stardust Racers has been closed since the incident.
The coaster is one of four coasters at Epic Universe. Located in the park’s Celestial Park area, Stardust Racers is a dual launch coaster that reaches heights of 133 feet and speeds of 62 mph. It also features an inverted crisscross known as the “Celestial Spin.”
Epic Universe opened in May and is the first major theme park to debut in Florida in more than 25 years.
