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Stardust Racers Reopens with New Safety Guide After Guest’s Death. Here’s What Changed
Universal Orlando will reopen Stardust Racers after safety reviews despite ongoing manslaughter investigation and reports of similar injuries from other riders, attorney Ben Crump said.
- On September 17, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, became unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe and was later pronounced dead at Orlando Health Regional Medical Center; the ride closed immediately for investigation.
- The medical examiner ruled the death an accident caused by multiple blunt impact injuries, and reports show Kevin Rodriguez Zavala lost consciousness while restrained on Stardust Racers.
- Family attorneys and witnesses described chaotic, bloody scenes and raised safety concerns, while Ben Crump said Tuesday, "The multiple Stardust Racers riders who have come forward to the family and our office lead us to believe that Kevin's case was not an isolated incident."
- Universal Orlando Resort announced Stardust Racers will reopen on October 4, 2025, after testing observed by the State of Florida and ride system manufacturer confirmed updated warnings, height rules, and staff training.
- The case is being investigated under Florida manslaughter statute and remains active as Zavala's family and Ben Crump demanded the coaster stay closed pending expert inspections.
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UpstractStardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe reopens two weeks after man died of blunt force injuries
Stardust Racers at Universal's Epic Universe reopened Saturday afternoon more than wo weeks after Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died from multiple blunt force injuries while riding the attraction on Sept. 17, 2025.
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Stardust Racers reopens following death of guest
The ride officially began operating again on Saturday evening.
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Universal Orlando Resort reopens its Stardust Racers attraction at Epic Universe today, more than two weeks after the death of a 32-year-old Puerto Rican man who suffered impact injuries while riding the high-speed roller coaster.
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