the medical examiner's office identifying the guest as Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, saying he was riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe. Now, the cause of his death was multiple blunt impact injuries, ruling it an accident. The Orange County Sheriff's Office says offduty deputies responded last night when, quote, "A man in his 30s was found unresponsive after riding a roller coaster and they transported him to the hospital." Now, in a statement, Universal, which is part of our pare ...

A man died after riding this Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe theme park last night. That's according to park officials. Orlando police say that man was in his 30s and found unresponsive when they arrived on the scene.He was pronounced dead at the hospital and that ride is closed today. Epic Universe and NBC News share the same parent company, NBC Universal. ...

Core Points - A guest at Universal Studios' Epic Universe theme park died after becoming unresponsive following a ride on the Stardust Racers roller coaster [1][2] - Universal expressed condolences and stated their commitment to cooperating with the ongoing investigation, while the attraction remains closed [2] - The Stardust Racers coaster, which opened on May 22, 2025, reaches speeds of up to 62 mph and climbs to heights of 133 feet along 5,000 feet of track [5] Company and Industry Summary - Universal Orlando Resort is part of Universal Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal [10] - The park's safety guidelines require guests to be at least 48 inches tall to ride, with warnings for individuals with certain health conditions [8] - The incident raises concerns regarding safety protocols and health assessments for guests at theme parks [2][10]