Did someone get hurt on the dragster?
Did someone get hurt on the dragster? Piece of metal permanently injures Cedar Point guest On August 15, 2021, Rachel Hawes from Swartz Creek, Michigan was waiting in line for Top Thrill Dragster when a ride part fell from the coaster's infrastructure and hit Hawes in the head.
What replaced the Top Thrill Dragster?
Cedar Point announces Top Thrill Dragster replacement: Top Thrill 2. DETROIT — It's back, sort of. Cedar Point on announced it is replacing its Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster with Top Thrill 2 next year. It also calls the new ride the world's TALLEST and FASTEST triple-launch strata coaster.
Who was the woman hit by debris at Cedar Point?
Metal from a Cedar Point roller coaster flew into Rachel Hawes' head. She's disabled for life, suit says. SANDUSKY, Ohio - A Michigan woman who was seriously injured when she was struck in the head by a metal bracket that flew off a roller coaster at an Ohio amusement park is suing the park for negligence.
How many people have gone to Cedar Point?
Roughly 3,444,000 people visited Cedar Point in 2022, up four percent from 2021. Its water park, Cedar Point Shores, also ranked in the report as the 20th most-visited water park with roughly 405,000 attendees in 2022.
Is Cedar Point rebuilding Top Thrill Dragster?
Cedar Point announces its 'reimagined' Top Thrill Dragster will not open until 2024.
Why was Top Thrill Dragster closed?
A new video released by Cedar Point this week teases what's ahead for the amusement park's popular Top Thrill Dragster, three years after it was shut down after a park patron was severely injured by a piece of metal that fell from the ride.
What happened to Rachel Hawes?
“Rachel suffered permanent and life-altering injuries as a result of being struck in the head by a dislodged flag plate while simply standing in line,” said Attorney James Murray, who represents Rachel Hawes, her husband and her father.
What happened to woman hit by metal at Cedar Point?
A Michigan woman struck in the head by a metal bracket that fell off a roller coaster at an Ohio amusement park has sued the park and its parent company, alleging their negligence caused the accident that left her with traumatic brain injuries.
Who is suing Cedar Point?
Rachel Hawes is suing Cedar Point after suffering a traumatic brain injury from being struck by a metal plate that detached from a roller coaster.
Will Top Thrill Dragster open in 2023?
Earlier this year, Cedar Point confirmed their reimagined Top Thrill Dragster would open for the 2024 season after announcing in September the current ride experience was being retired after 19 seasons.