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ORLANDO, Fla. - A man at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park died on Wednesday after riding one of the theme park's roller coasters: Stardust Racers. The Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has now launched a death investigation.

Here's the latest on the investigation, as well as what we know about the roller coaster.

What is Stardust Racers?

What we know:

Stardust Racers is a dual-launch coaster located within Epic Universal's Celestial Park. It was one of the most anticipated attractions at Epic Universe , which celebrated its grand opening in May 2025.

Guests launch and race against each other across 5,000-feet of track, reaching heights up to 133 feet and up to 62 mph.

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Here is how Universal describes Stardust Racers

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