Stardust Racers illuminated cars zip along unlit track at Universal Epic Universe in this file photo from May 2025.

A guest at Universal Orlando Resort's new Epic Universe theme park has died after riding its most thrilling coaster.

The Florida resort shared this statement with USA TODAY:

"On Wednesday night, a guest was unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers and was transported to the hospital, where the guest later died. We are devastated by this tragic event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest's loved ones. We are fully cooperating with Orange County and the ongoing investigation. The attraction remains closed."

Orange County Sheriff’s Office said off-duty deputes had responded to a call about a man down at the park and identified the guest as a man in his 30s. No further details were released as the sheriff's office noted it's still early in the investigation.

Stardust Racers is one of Epic Universe's most popular attractions. The dueling coaster hits speeds up to 62 miles per hour and features 5,000 feet of track. It opened with the new theme park in May.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Guest dies after becoming unresponsive on Universal Epic Universe coaster Stardust Racers

Reporting by Eve Chen, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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