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Tragic Death on Universal's Stardust Racers Roller Coaster

9/18/2025

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On September 17, 2025, a man in his thirties became unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe and later died in a local hospital.
The ride is closed pending investigations, with no confirmed cause of death.
Universal Orlando expressed condolences and is cooperating with the investigation.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Department of Agriculture are examining medical and mechanical factors.
Stardust Racers, a high-speed dueling coaster, had extensive testing before its May 22, 2025 opening.

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Story summary

On September 17, 2025, a man in his thirties became unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe and later died in a local hospital.
The ride is closed pending investigations, with no confirmed cause of death.
Universal Orlando expressed condolences and is cooperating with the investigation.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Department of Agriculture are examining medical and mechanical factors.
Stardust Racers, a high-speed dueling coaster, had extensive testing before its May 22, 2025 opening.