Overview

• Authorities identified the victim as 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who was found unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers and later died at a hospital.
• The District 9 medical examiner determined the cause of death was multiple blunt impact injuries and ruled the manner accidental.
• The Orange County Sheriff's Office says its investigation is ongoing, and Universal states the attraction remains closed as it cooperates with investigators.
• Off-duty deputies responded to a “man down” call, and on-scene photos showed a visible law enforcement and forensic presence documenting the ride vehicle.
• Stardust Racers is a dual-launch, dueling coaster reaching about 62 mph and 133 feet over roughly 5,000 feet of track; earlier state reports logged separate hospitalizations tied to preexisting conditions.