A guest at Epic Universe died after riding on the Stardust Racers roller coaster on Wednesday, according to Universal officials.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said that off-duty deputies responded to a "man down" call at the theme park.
Once they arrived at the scene, they found a man in his 30s who was unresponsive. The man was then transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Chopper 2 was live on the scene and captured exclusive video of a large law enforcement presence, including crime scene vans and a forensic team taking photos of the ride vehicle in the loading area.
Statement from Universal spokesperson:
"Universal is cooperating with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office following a tragic event involving a guest at Epic Universe on Wednesday night. The guest be