Attorney Ben Crump Claims Epic Universe Ride Death Was Preventable

Fatal Incident on Epic Universe Ride

• 💔 A 32-year-old man, Kevin Zavala, died on September 17th while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe.
• ⚠️ Zavala's head repeatedly slammed into a metal bar during the ride's first drop, leading to his death.
• 🧠 Zavala was born with a spinal cord abnormality, but attorney Ben Crump emphasizes this did not prevent him from living life fully.

Allegations of Preventable Harm

• 📢 Attorney Ben Crump asserts that the death was preventable and that Universal's Epic Universe missed warning signs.
• 📈 Crump highlights that numerous individuals have come forward, reporting injuries or incidents on the same ride within the past year.
• 🤕 At least two other people have reportedly lost consciousness while riding Stardust Racers.

Calls for Increased Transparency and Reporting

• 🗣️ Crump is advocating not only for justice for Zavala but also for stricter reporting requirements for theme parks regarding ride-related injuries.
• ⚖️ Current regulations require amusement parks to report incidents resulting in hospitalization for at least 24 hours, but Crump is pushing for more stringent measures.
• 🤝 Crump believes increased transparency will encourage more people to share their experiences and highlight potential safety issues with the ride.
• 📜 At least one lawsuit related to this ride has already been settled with Universal, though damages were undisclosed.