Since the safety of our guests and employees is our number one priority, the ride has been closed pending further investigation. Park medical staff and local paramedics responded immediately. We are deeply saddened to share that earlier this evening an adult woman died in the park while on the Texas Giant. Safety is our top priority and that section of the park has been temporarily closed.Įarlier Friday, the theme park released this statement regarding the death: The park also said it was "deeply saddened" about the woman's death. On Friday night, Six Flags Over Texas tweeted that the section of the park with the Texas Giant had been temporarily closed. In addition, we have canceled the concert that was scheduled for today. We are working closely with authorities to determine the cause of the accident. The investigation into the death at Texas Giant is still ongoing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. On Saturday morning the park released a statement: Workers could be seen on the roller coaster track. Park visitors also told NBC 5 that the Titan roller coaster had been closed for a safety inspection. People waiting in line for the roller coaster said park employees asked them to get out of line after the accident. Meet Meow Wolf Grapevine Artist Carmen Menza Witnesses said workers checked the restraints on the car after the accident. Witnesses said workers on the ride directed paramedics to the victim's location.Īccording to a witness, children were yelling "we have to get my mom" when the roller coaster car pulled up at the end of the ride. Park visitors told NBC 5 that they saw a woman fall from the roller coaster. "Whatever she had, she'd bring it out and give it to me while I mow the grass. "The most interaction I got out of her is when I mowed the grass, she'd come out and bring me Coke, tea, iced water," said neighbor Alfred Cannon. Neighbors said the woman was the best neighbor you could ask for. EDITOR'S NOTE: On July 22, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Rosa Ayala-Goana. She, her husband and children lived at a home in Dallas. On Saturday, family members identified the victim as Rosy Esparza. Police records show that the incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m. Six Flags Over Texas theme park in Arlington confirmed that a woman died while riding the Texas Giant roller coaster on Friday.
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