Dark Universe Area Cleared at Epic Universe After Reported Resuscitation Attempt
The park faces renewed safety scrutiny following last month’s roller‑coaster death ruled as multiple blunt impact injuries.
Overview
- Guests reported a serious medical emergency near Curse of the Werewolf shortly before closing on October 14, with medics seen performing CPR.
- Universal team members rapidly evacuated the Dark Universe area, directing visitors through alternate and employee exits as the main path was blocked by medical personnel.
- Universal Orlando has not issued a public comment regarding the reported incident.
- The episode follows the September 17 death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala after riding Stardust Racers, which a medical examiner attributed to multiple blunt impact injuries.
- Stardust Racers has since reopened with a rule requiring riders who use mobility devices to walk independently, as the family’s attorney disputes disability as a factor and says other alleged injury reports have surfaced.