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California Family Sues Six Flags Over Fatal X2 Injury

8/24/2026

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A California family sued Six Flags Magic Mountain, alleging the X2 coaster caused their son’s fatal head trauma.
The lawsuit claims the ride’s risks were not adequately warned to the public.
Christopher Hawley collapsed after riding X2 in summer 2022 and died the next day.
Another rider was found unconscious on X2 on July 5, 2026, prompting the coaster’s closure.

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Story summary

A California family sued Six Flags Magic Mountain, alleging the X2 coaster caused their son’s fatal head trauma.
The lawsuit claims the ride’s risks were not adequately warned to the public.
Christopher Hawley collapsed after riding X2 in summer 2022 and died the next day.
Another rider was found unconscious on X2 on July 5, 2026, prompting the coaster’s closure.