Inspectors and investigators with the state of Florida and Universal said Monday that its preliminary investigation and findings have revealed that Stardust Racer s, the dual-launch coaster at Epic Universe, ran normally, despite a rider becoming unresponsive and later dying at the hospital .

"Our internal findings to date confirm that the ride systems functioned as intended, equipment was intact at the ride’s start, throughout the duration of the ride and upon the ride vehicle’s return to the station, and our Team Members followed procedures," Universal Orlando's president Karen Irwin said in a letter sent to Universal employees on Sunday.

"The department’s current findings align with those shared by Universal after monitoring the same tests and reviewing the same information. The

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