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Visitor dies after becoming unresponsive on roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe
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Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images(ORLANDO, Fla.) — A visitor at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Florida became unresponsive in the middle of a roller coaster ride and later died at the hospital, park officials said.
Zavala was taken to the hospital when the ride stopped and was later declared dead, park officials said.
As a precaution, Stardust Racers will remain closed while the investigation, which is being conducted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, is underway, park officials said.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Friday it does not anticipate releasing additional information amid the investigation.
Tommy Italiano told Orlando ABC affiliate WFTV he was waiting to get on the roller coaster Wednesday night when he heard screaming.
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