Epic Universe guest dies after riding Stardust Racers in Orlando

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A guest at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando died on Wednesday after riding a roller coaster at the new theme park, park officials said in a statement.

The person, who has not been identified, became unresponsive while riding Stardust Racers at the Florida park, a Universal spokesperson said in the statement.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office said off-duty deputies found a man in his 30s on the ride. He was then taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

It is not clear how he died. The District Nine Medical Examiner's Office said the person's body was in their care and will undergo an examination today.

Stardust Racers remains closed as of the statement received Thursday morning.

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[edjr 6,740]

That's one way of finding out you had a heart condition. 

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51 minutes ago, edjr said:

Stardust Racers remains closed as of the statement received Thursday morning.

Imagine waiting in line and you get to the front and wham , your day is ruined 

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53 minutes ago, edjr said:

That's one way of finding out you had a heart condition. 

Guy probably just pounded 8 funnel cakes and a liter of Dr Pepper.

RIP

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18 minutes ago, HellToupee said:

Imagine waiting in line and you get to the front and wham , your day is ruined 

he died after, so likely the ride wasnt closed immediately