Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died on the night of Sept. 17, 2025, after riding Stardust Racers, Epic Universe's highly-anticipated dual-launch roller coaster. Zavala, who was reportedly diagnosed with a spinal injury, was found to be unresponsive at the end of the ride. He later died at the hospital. The Orange County Medical Examiner's Office said Zavala died from "multiple blunt force injuries." His death was ruled an accident. The specific circumstances of his death and contributing factors, if any, have not yet been released.

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