Man Dies After Being Struck by Roller Coaster in Restricted Area at Kings Island

38-year-old Arntanaro Nelson was attempting to retrieve lost keys when he was hit by the Banshee coaster, leading to operational changes and an ongoing investigation.

Nelson entered a restricted area to retrieve keys he dropped while on the ride.
The Banshee roller coaster was temporarily closed but has since reopened after passing inspections.
Kings Island has implemented immediate operational changes following the incident.
The Hamilton County Coroner's Office classified Nelson's death as a 'suspected accident.'
Kings Island employees have been advised not to discuss the incident publicly.

Cleveland Plain Dealer