A person became unresponsive on a roller coaster at the new Epic Universe theme park and then died at the hospital, according to media reports .

The incident occurred on Stardust Racers, the space-themed dual launch coaster that goes up to 62 mph and up to 133 feet in the air, per a description on Universal’s website .

WESH-2 reported that the rider was an adult male.

“Universal is cooperating with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office following a tragic event involving a guest at Epic Universe on Wednesday night,” Universal said in a media statement obtained by the station.

“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 remains closed.”

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