Overview

• Christopher Hawley, a 22-year-old recent college graduate, died of a catastrophic brain injury after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in June 2022.
• The Hawley family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming negligence, design flaws, and a failure to warn riders of potential risks associated with the ride.
• The lawsuit alleges the ride caused a violent jolt at its conclusion, leading to Hawley's fatal injuries, and highlights past reports of injuries linked to the X2 coaster.
• Six Flags has denied the allegations and has not provided an explanation for the incident, while the ride reopened the same day as Hawley's injury.
• The family is seeking $10 million or more in damages and aims to raise awareness about amusement park safety to prevent future tragedies.