Man dies after ride on Stardust Racers at Epic Universe
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A man died at the new Universal theme park in Orlando after becoming unresponsive following a ride on Stardust Racers Wednesday night, the authorities said on Thursday. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
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Here's a good look at the restraint down. It really shows what would be required to hit your head on that bar.
What about the metal handhold on the front of the restraint? Fall forward and smack that? (especially when you see how it's positioned on the riders in eightdotthree's linked photo)
Only if youre a contortionist. It’s at most 2 ft from your midline bend point. It has to be the backrest.
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