In a tragic incident at Universal Studios in Orlando, a 32-year-old man named Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died following a ride on a high-speed roller coaster. The Orange County Sheriff's Office reported that security footage showed Zavala was engaged and alert at the start of the ride but was found unresponsive and slumped over in his seat when it came to a stop. Emergency responders encountered difficulties releasing him due to his position and the seat restraints, and he was later declared dead with severe facial trauma. The medical examiner determined that his death was accidental, caused by blunt-impact injuries, and emphasized that Zavala’s pre-existing spinal disability was not a factor in the cause of death. This incident has raised concerns surrounding safety protocols on amusement rides as investigations close.