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Lawyers Say Disability Wasn’t a Factor in Man’s Death After Riding a Universal Coaster
Family lawyers say spinal disability did not contribute to Kevin Zavala's death on Stardust Racers coaster, ruled an accident caused by multiple blunt impact injuries, medical examiner confirmed.
- Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a 32-year-old man with a spinal disability, died last week after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando.
- The medical examiner determined that Zavala died from several blunt force injuries and categorized the death as accidental, while attorneys stated that his disability was not a contributing factor.
- Attorneys for the family said Zavala likely hit his head repeatedly on a restraint during the ride's downward thrusts and was unconscious most of the time, based on witness statements.
- Universal's president Karen Irwin said internal reviews confirmed the ride functioned properly, equipment stayed intact, and all procedures were followed, though the coaster remains closed pending a full investigation.
- Ben Crump, representing the family, stated safety issues caused Zavala's death despite no malfunction, and Universal's ongoing review with the manufacturer implies continued scrutiny of the ride's safety.
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Lawyers say disability wasn’t a factor in man’s death after riding a Universal coaster
Attorneys for the family of a man who died last week after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park said Monday that they believe he smacked his head on a restraint during downward thrusts and was unconscious for most of the ride.
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Attorneys for the family of the a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort believe he hit his head on a restraint.
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