Six Flags Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Fatal X2 Roller Coaster Incident

The family of Christopher Hawley, who died from a brain injury in 2022, alleges negligence and unsafe design as trial approaches in October 2025.

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.