Sheriff’s office: No crime in Epic Universe roller coaster death.

Investigators have determined that the death of a 32-year-old man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Florida was accidental, with no criminality involved. The man, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, sustained multiple blunt impact injuries on the Stardust Racers ride and was pronounced dead at a hospital. The investigation found no criminal acts, based on evidence including sworn statements, video surveillance, and medical examiner findings. Zavala’s family is conducting an independent investigation, while Universal Orlando Resort stated that the ride systems functioned as intended and employees followed procedures.

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