ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA)— A guest at Epic Universe died after riding on Stardust Racers on Wednesday night, NBC affiliate WESH announced.

According to a statement from Universal, the guest was found unresponsive after riding the roller coaster and was taken to a nearby hospital, where they later died.

A statement from a Universal spokesperson said:

"Universal is cooperating with the Orange County Sheriff's Office following a tragic event involving a guest at Epic Universe on Wednesday night. The guest became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers and was transported to the hospital, where the guest later died. We are devastated by this event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest's loved ones. We are fully committed to cooperating with this ongoing investigation. The attraction

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