News Guest dies, found unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers

[Tom Morrow]

My response is saying we might as well go back and have over the shoulder restraints, seatbelts and lap bars for every coaster

And regress progress in coaster technology and enjoyment by about two decades.

This style of restraint has been the standard for about 15 years now.

I think, based on what we know so far - if nothing was wrong with the coaster and procedures were followed correctly, then perhaps they will reconsider who should be allowed on intense, aggressive coasters. This man met the boarding requirements (based on what we know), so procedures were followed correctly. But that might change before we ruin every new coaster with shoulder harnesses, which themselves present issues.

 

[disneylandtour]

I don't think that scenario is super likely but I could see it if the piece of metal was attached to his specific car.

These specific trains are pretty pared back. I don't think there is much to come loose near the seating area. But if that happened, people at the load/unload station would've seen that and it almost surely would've been reported by now. Most of this happened in areas where there were other guests.

 

[Jrb1979]

Some of these comments are getting nutty--as though there's no difference between the Barnstormer and the Hulk coaster.

Just like there is a difference in the restraints too.

 

[DisneyHead123]

These specific trains are pretty pared back. I don't think there is much to come loose near the seating area. But if that happened, people at the load/unload station would've seen that and it almost surely would've been reported by now. Most of this happened in areas where there were other guests.

Yeah, I saw an initial reports of a large piece of metal but entirely possible that was just a TikToker looking for views, something used by the rescue crew, etc. Not ruling it out but I think it's based entirely on one person's report at this point.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I would like to know, in your opinion, how is it due to a preexisting medical condition/guests fault that multiple blunt force trauma injuries are present on a rollercoaster? Just in your mind, how did that happen without it being the coaster/operators fault other than them getting out of their seat somehow, not falling but hitting their head on something.

Why would I offer an opinion I don’t hold?

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

My post was in response to the previous post about having restraints setup in case people pass out. They mentioned a drunk person.
Other coasters would have this happen to if some one passed out

My response is saying we might as well go back and have over the shoulder restraints, seatbelts and lap bars for every coaster

Would they? This is the first time I've heard of this as of now and this coaster has only been open for 1/2 a year??

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

Why would I offer an opinion I don’t hold?

So then what is your opinion? If it's not the rides fault, not a medical condition, and not due to rider error?

 

[networkpro]

Folks are being a bit presumptuous with what few facts are known. I would suggest taking a chill pill and let the investigation and assumed resulting litigation provide more information to flesh out what happened.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

That is understood. The vest part that touches your upper body is a cosmetic option offered by the manufacturer. It is not the restraint.

It is not “cosmetic” it definitely helps keep you in your seat safely and avoid hitting your head on the shoulder harness.

That's the restraints from Velocicoaster.
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Those aren’t even remotely similar to the restraints in Paris.