Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's family, Universal reach agreement in Epic Universe Stardust Racers death: Attorneys
A settlement has been reached between Universal and the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died after riding Epic Universe's Stardust Racers coasters, attorney Ben Crump has announced. The details were kept confidential.
Reports: Doctor claims Kevin Rodriguez Zavala didn't have a pulse after riding Stardust Racers
A doctor – who was on vacation at Universal Studio's EPIC Universe – witnessed the moments following of Kevin Rodriguez-Zavala on the duel-launch roller coaster Stardust Racers in September, which led to his death.
Kevin Rodriguez Zavala: Death report explains what happened on Stardust Racers ride
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released its 11-page incident report into the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who became unconscious and died after riding the Stardust Racers dual-launch roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe.
New Universal permit hints at expansion project at Epic Universe
Universal Orlando might be getting ready for an expansion project at its new Epic Universe theme park, a new permit indicates.
When could we see Epic Universe annual passes?
Tharin White, Lead Publisher at EYNTK.info joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest news as Universal Orlando released multi-day ticket packages for Epic Universe in 2026. The pair also give a sneak peek at the Wicked Experience upgrades for Wicked: For Good, Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City and when you can expect Christmas food items at the theme parks.
Universal Orlando 2026 park-to-park tickets to include Epic Universe
Universal Orlando has released more ticket options for those looking to visit its theme parks – Universal Orlando, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe – in 2026.
Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's family again demands Epic Universe's Stardust Racers to close for investigations
The family of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died after riding Epic Universe's Stardust Racers, is now demanding the roller coaster be closed after new alleged reports of restraint malfunctions on the ride.
Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's family: We want better safety standards, not to tear down Universal, Stardust Racers
Attorney Ben Crump and the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the 32-year-old man who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, accused Universal Orlando on Monday of putting "profits over people" by reopening the ride weeks after Zavala's death.
Kevin Zavala's mom: We don't want Stardust Racers closed forever
The parents of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the 32-year-old man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe on Sept. 17, 2025, said they do not want the roller coaster to be closed forever, but believe Universal opened the ride to soon. They want the ride to remain closed while their investigative experts could look at the ride. Attorneys also alleged that Universal did not give the family a heads up before announcing that the ride would reopen.
Stardust Racers update: Epic Universe coaster prepared to open. What we know.
Universal Orlando is prepared to reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe, slightly more than two weeks after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala.
New details in Epic Universe Stardust Racers death
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released the incident report from the night first responders arrived at Universal's Epic Universe theme park after a 32-year-old man -- later identified as Kevin Rodriguez Zavala -- became unresponsive while on the Stardust Racers coaster and died. The new report details the response time, timeline, and where Zavala was on the ride. Zavala died from blunt force injuries, the Orange County Medical Examiner determined.
Attorney: Why do major Florida theme parks self report injuries?
Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the 32-year-old man who became unconscious -- and later died -- while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal's Epic Universe, questioned why some of the major theme parks in Florida "self report" injuries.
Epic Universe Stardust Racers death was not an 'isolated incident' and ‘entirely preventable,' Ben Crump says
It's been almost two weeks since 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive while on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster and later died at the hospital. Since then, Ben Crump, the attorney representing the family of Zavala, said multiple other riders and witnesses have come forward to share similar experiences while riding the coaster.
Epic Universe lawsuit: Woman claims 'permanent injuries' after Stardust Racers ride
Days after a man died following a ride on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers dueling coaster, a woman has filed a lawsuit alleging that she suffered “permanent injuries" after riding the coaster earlier this year.
Epic Universe death: Kevin Zavala's family talk
Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's sisters and brother remembered his during a press conference with attorney Ben Crump in Orlando on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, one week after Zavala became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. Zavala later died at the hospital. The Medical Examiner said he died from "multiple blunt force injuries," and ruled his death an accident.
Epic Universe death: Kevin Rodriguez Zavala's parents talk
The parents of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala talked at a press conference alongside Attorney Ben Crump about the death of their son after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe. Zavala became unresponsive on the ride and was taken to the hospital where he died. He died from "multiple blunt force injuries," the Medical Examiner said. His death was ruled an accident.
Epic Universe, Stardust Racers death: 'We have to know what happened,' Attorney Ben Crump
Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, remembered him as a "theme park enthusiast" and someone who lived a completely independent life.
Epic Universe death: Ben Crump press conference | FULL
Attorneys representing the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe, remembered him as a ?theme park enthusiast? and someone who lived a completely independent life. Attorneys and family said that Zavala, who used a wheelchair and was born with a spinal injury, did not have a medical emergency and was not under any medical restrictions on the day that he and his girlfriend were at Epic Universe. The family wants a "full and transparent" investigation, and wants the ride shut down until those investigations are completed.
Ben Crump hired by family of man who died after riding Epic Universe's Stardust Racers coaster
The family of a 32-year-old man who became unresponsive and died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe in Florida has hired civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them.
Epic Universe death: State inspectors, Universal claim Stardust Racers ran normally before rider's death
Inspectors and investigators with the state of Florida and Universal said Monday that its preliminary investigation and findings have revealed that Stardust Racers, the dual-launch coaster at Epic Universe, ran normally, despite a rider becoming unresponsive and later dying at the hospital.