The man who died at Universal’s Epic Universe was in the front seat of the Stardust Racers coaster when his head violently jerked back and forth, leaving him unresponsive when the high-speed ride ended, according to his heartbroken family.

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, had been “excited” for a fun-filled day at the Florida theme park and saved the new dueling roller coaster for his final ride on Sept. 17, his loved ones told “Good Morning America” Thursday.

Now they’re searching for answers after Zavala — who had spinal cord atrophy and used a wheelchair — suffered multiple blunt-force injuries while riding the popular coaster with his girlfriend of 10 years. 4

“It is so difficult because I have no idea what happened there. And now, I don’t have my kid,” his father, Carlos Rod

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