A guest at Universal Studios' Epic Universe theme park died after becoming unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster on Wednesday.

Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office say the man in his 30s was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"We are devastated by this event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest's loved ones," a Universal spokesperson said in a statement provided to FOX Business. "We are fully committed to cooperating with this ongoing investigation. The attraction remains closed."

The dual-launch coaster is located in the Celestial Park portion of the theme park, which officially opened on May 22, 2025. The park's app said Stardust Racers was closed on Thursday.

The coaster reaches speeds "up to 62 mph," according to the

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