Orange County Sheriff's Office Concludes Investigation into Death at Epic Universe Theme Park
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation into the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who was discovered unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in September. The investigation determined that his death was accidental, with no criminal activity involved. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the hospital following the incident at the theme park. The Orange County Sheriff's Office closed the case as no criminal acts were found during the investigation.
On September 17, 2025, off-duty deputies responded to a call at Epic Universe concerning a man who was found unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster. The Orange County Sheriff's Office did not receive any 911 calls related to the incident, potentially due to theme park regulations that restrict phone use on certain rides. The investigation included radio communications from a self-initiated call by a deputy and a non-emergency call from the Orange County Fire Rescue Department.
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