Stardust Racers was manufactured by Mack Rides. In a one-on-one interview with WESH 2 News, Mack Rides CEO Christian von Elverfeldt addressed the fatal incident on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe (Epic Universe).
“I’m really sorry for this poor family and guy, but we don’t know yet what really happened. We only know that the ride work very well,” von Elverfeldt told WESH 2 News.
Von Elverfeldt added, “We don’t know yet what really happened. We only know that the ride worked very well. All the specialists said the ride worked perfectly.”
When questioned about the safety of Stardust Racers and other attractions built by Mack Rides, the CEO said, “Safety is, of course, the most important thing because there are human beings on our rides, and maybe 12 months, 10 hours a day. So, this is most important to us.”
This is the first time the company has talked about the tragic incident publicly. WESH 2 News spoke to the CEO at this year’s IAAPA Expo at the Orange County Convention Center.
On the 17th September, 2025, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala rode Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. He was found unresponsive once the roller coaster’s train returned to the loading station.
He was transported to hospital where he sadly died. According to the Orange County Medical Examiner, Zavala died from multiple blunt impact injuries. You can find out more the tragic incident in the links below:
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
- Family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala Once Again Demands Closure of Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe
- Guests Pretending to be Unresponsive on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe, Team Members Panicked
- “There Are No Responsive Records”: State Ride Inspectors Wrote No Reports After Stardust Racers Death (Agency “Indicates”)
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 WESH 2 NEWS
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