Florida Agency Kept No Records From Epic Universe Coaster Death Review
The disclosure contrasts with the agency’s public endorsement of Universal’s finding that the coaster functioned as intended.
Overview
- FDACS told News 6 Orlando it has no notes, photos, videos, emails, or other documents from its look into the Stardust Racers incident.
- Veteran state inspector Mark Gonzalez spent about 15 hours over four days at Epic Universe yet, according to the agency, produced no report from his visit.
- Five days after the death, FDACS said its findings aligned with Universal’s internal conclusion that the ride “functioned as intended” after monitoring the same tests.
- The Orange County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation and asked the medical examiner to withhold the autopsy report during that process.
- The coaster reopened on October 4 with updated rules requiring guests using mobility devices to walk independently and with revised warnings that those with back or neck conditions should not ride.