Universal Orlando Resort is preparing to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster on Saturday, around two weeks after a 32-year-old man died following his experience on the ride.

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala passed away at a hospital on Sept. 17 after suffering multiple blunt force injuries on the Stardust Racers dual-launch ride at the Universal Epic Universe theme park, according to authorities. Attorney Ben Crump, who is representing Zavala's family, called the planned reopening "a grave risk to public safety."

Universal Orlando President Karen Irwin said in a letter to Universal staff on Friday that, "our comprehensive technical and operational review confirmed the ride systems functioned properly throughout the boarding process, the duration of the ride, and upon the ride vehicle’s ret

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