The family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala is once again calling on Universal Orlando to close Stardust Racers following its reopening last weekend.
Zavala died of multiple blunt impact injuries after riding the roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe on the 17th September, 2025.
Karen Irwin, Universal Orlando President and COO, said their inspections concluded the roller coaster operated as intended. Stardust Racers reopened on the 4th October, 2025.
Zavala was born with spinal cord atrophy and was in a wheelchair, but famous civil rights attorney Ben Crump said that was not a factor.
via WFTV, Crump claimed in a statement that another park visitor reported that a restraint on Stardust Racers did not lock correctly after the ride reopened. He said “this mirrors witness accounts and intake records from Kevin’s case showing that his lap bar failed to lock properly until a fourth, forceful attempt by a Universal ride operator.
Here’s a letter from Zavala’s parents:
“Universal said the ride was safe, yet news reports show one of the same safety issues that my son experience just happened again. That tells us nothing has been fixed. They reopened the ride before giving us answers, and the danger is still there. Every rider deserves to come home safe. Until this ride’s restraint system is proven safe and the truth about Kevin’s death is made public, it should not carry another passenger. Kevin’s blood is on Universal’s hands until they do right by him and all riders by closing Stardust Racers until we get answers.”
You can find out more about the tragic Stardust Racers 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
- Famous Civil Rights Attorney Demands Universal Orlando Pause Reopening of Stardust Racers
- “There Was Blood Everywhere”: Alleged Eyewitness Riding Says When Stardust Racers Train With Kevin Rodriguez Zavala Onboard Returned to Loading Station
- Famous Civil Rights Attorney Slams Decision to Reopen Stardust Racers Following Guest’s Death
- “Head Laceration, Heavy Bleeding”: 911 Call Reveals Moments After Guest Found Unresponsive on Stardust Racers
EXTRA
- PHOTO: Boom Lift and “Construction Lights” Spotted Near Stardust Racers Track at Universal’s Epic Universe
- 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
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H/T WFTV
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