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Attraction Type
Roller Coaster
Attraction Status
Existing
Attraction Manufacturer
MACK
Attraction Model
Launch Coaster
I haven't watched a POV of this. Are there any covered sections/tunnels where something could have potentially fallen onto the rider from above? Speakers/lighting/effects equipment, etc.?
 
Chungulatron said:
I don’t know what effect this has if any, but apparently the rider was paraplegic. If I was Universal, I’d certainly want to put vest restraints on certain seats and designate those for riders without full control of their extremities. Most likely all seats get vest restraints :/
That or limiting access to disabled riders.
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From page 17 of the GUIDE FOR Safety and Accessibility:
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
• You should be able to independently: (1) maintain an upright
position, (2) support your torso, neck, and head while absorbing
sudden and dramatic movements, and (3) brace your body with
at least one natural upper extremity.
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I fail to understand why they used the word "should", "must" would be much more appropriate here.
Hopefully a four point harness system will be developed like the one offered by B&M for those unable to properly brace (that is what the red brackets are for that have been installed over the last few years on most B&M trains).

It must be acknowledged though that rides can have forces that are not appropriate for some riders.
 
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Strange the only place you are hearing off the wall statements is from an influencer recording with the Disney gondolas in the background. I sincerely hope he is making up stuff, either way it’s terrible that this tragedy happened.
 
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CoasterAuditor said:
“Conquered” is probably a better term for that which Six Flags uses but as a person that’s done hundreds of coasters it feels silly to have a shirt that says that for one ride. Like imagine an enthusiast wearing a “I conquered Banshee” shirt. Like oh? Great job man you rode a B&M invert in Ohio!
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I bought a cringy tacky “I conquered project 305” shirt last year because it was literally the ONLY piece of merch with i305 on it 😭
 
Mojosdad said:
Strange the only place you are hearing off the wall statements is from an influencer recording with the Disney gondolas in the background. I sincerely hope he is making up stuff, either way it’s terrible that this tragedy happened.
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Considering the state backed up Universal in saying the ride functioned as intended and all proper procedures were followed, I don't think the comments in that video should really be trusted. There's nothing to support it besides the statements of one influencer and who knows if he actually was an eyewitness or is repeating hearsay. Local TV should be more careful in Orlando where clout chasers will do or say pretty much anything.

It's already odd to me that it wasn't until a day or so after the autopsy results were announced that we learned the guy had a pre-existing spinal injury and used a wheelchair. Not saying that absolves Universal or the ride of any fault but that's important information missing from earlier reporting.
 
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themeparktribune said:
Considering the state backed up Universal in saying the ride functioned as intended and all proper procedures were followed, I don't think the comments in that video should really be trusted. There's nothing to support it besides the statements of one influencer and who knows if he actually was an eyewitness or is repeating hearsay. Local TV should be more careful in Orlando where clout chasers will do or say pretty much anything.

It's already odd to me that it wasn't until a day or so after the autopsy results were announced that we learned the guy had a pre-existing spinal injury and used a wheelchair. Not saying that absolves Universal or the ride of any fault but that's important information missing from earlier reporting.
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The problem is going to be some lawyer stating when they file the lawsuit " you shouldn't have let a person in a wheelchair or with a preexisting spinal injury on the ride"
 
bradd1319 said:
The problem is going to be some lawyer stating when they file the lawsuit " you shouldn't have let a person in a wheelchair or with a preexisting spinal injury on the ride"
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The other issue parks have is being sued over the ADA. The best defense for the park is to give enough information so people can make an informed decision to make their own decisions.
That being said, if a park loads a guest onto a ride that relys on the leg below the knee to secure a rider, and they have an amputation above the knee, the park shares some responsibility.
 
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