In response to the reopening of Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe, famous civil rights attorney Ben Crump has released the following statement to WKMG News 6.
In the statement, Crump has demanded that Universal Orlando pause its reopening. Here’s what he had to say:
“Stardust Racers is evidence in an active death investigation. Reopening the ride before our experts can examine every component is unadulterated spoliation of evidence, a grave risk to public safety, and puts profit over people’s lives. Universal’ reportedly told employees the ride functioned as intended. If that is accurate, then the design itself is deadly. We are demanding that Universal pause the reopening, preserve all evidence and allow our experts to inspect it. If they refuse, we will address Universal’s callous actions in court.”
Ben Crump
The family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died after being found unresponsive on Stardust Racers, has also released a statement following the news of its reopening:
“By rushing to reopen this ride as if nothing happened, Universal is showing great disregard for Kevin’s life, our family’s pain, and the safety of every rider who steps onto that coaster. We are horrified that Universal would put the ride back into operation so quickly.”
Karen Irwin, Universal Orlando President and COO, has confirmed in an email to Team Members that operational procedures and signage for Stardust Racers and other attractions at Universal’s Epic Universe are being updated.
Stardust Racers will reopen for the first time since the tragic death of Zavala this afternoon (4th October, 2025). You can find out more about the tragic incident below:
STARDUST RACERS INCIDENT RELATED ARTICLES:
- Guest Found Unresponsive After Riding Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe Dies [Update]
- Aerial Video Shows Forensic Team Investigating Death of Guest After Riding Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe
- Multiple Blunt Impact Injuries Ruled Cause of Death for Guest Found Unresponsive on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe
- VIDEO: Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe Cycling Two Days After Death of Guest Found Unresponsive After Riding
- “Everyone Get Out!”: Eyewitness Heard When Stardust Racers Train With Unresponsive Guest Returned to Loading Station
- FOX 35 ORLANDO REPORT: Incident report, dispatch audio released in Epic Universe rider’s death
- Dispatch Audio After Guest Riding Stardust Racers Found Unresponsive Emerges Online
- Famous Civil Rights Attorney to Represent Family of Guest Who Died After Being Found Unresponsive on Stardust Racers [Update]
- Video Appears to Show Unresponsive Guest on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe [Update]
- Famous Civil Rights Attorney Demands Accountability from Universal’s Epic Universe After Guest Died from Multiple Blunt Impact Injuries
- Guest Injured on Stardust Racers Said Someone Was Going to Get Severely Injured or Killed Riding It
EXTRA
- Woman Claims She Was Injured on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe
- Guest’s Lawsuit Over Stardust Racers Injuries Voluntary Dismissed After Settlement Agreed
- PHOTO: Boom Lift and “Construction Lights” Spotted Near Stardust Racers Track at Universal’s Epic Universe
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H/T WKMG News 6
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