What happened to Rachel Hawes?
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.
Why are they retiring the Top Thrill Dragster?
Record-breaking Top Thrill Dragster is being retired a year after the roller coaster seriously injured a woman waiting in line, Cedar Point announced yesterday.
Did they shut down the Top Thrill Dragster?
Cedar Point permanently closing Top Thrill Dragster, world's second-tallest roller coaster. SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — An amusement park in Ohio announced Tuesday it would be permanently closing the world's second-tallest roller coaster.
Why did they take down the ride at Cedar Point?
Cedar Point shut the ride, which first opened in 2003 and stood at 420ft, following Hawes' accident and announced it would be permanently retired in September 2022 ahead of a revamp.
Did someone get hurt at Cedar Point?
Man injured by flying cell phone on Cedar Point's Maverick roller coaster. SANDUSKY, Ohio - A Cedar Point season-pass holder was diagnosed with a concussion after he said he was hit in the head Saturday by a loose iPhone while riding a roller coaster at the Ohio amusement park.
When was Cedar Point found?
From its humble beginnings as a simple beach and bathhouse in 1870 to the mega-resort it is today, Cedar Point has undergone many changes. Here's a look back at the park's unique history in a timeline featuring enhancements and changes to America's Roller Coast®! 1870: Cedar Point opens as a public bathing beach.
Who is the current owner of Cedar Point?
It opened in 1870 and is considered the second-oldest operating amusement park in the US behind Lake Compounce. Cedar Point, which is owned and operated by Cedar Fair, is the flagship of the company's amusement park chain.
Is dragster permanently closed?
Top Thrill Dragster accident The roller coaster was immediately closed after the August 2021 mishap, and has never reopened.
What happened to the indoor roller coaster at Cedar Point?
Closure. After Matt Ouimet replaced Richard Kinzel as the CEO of Cedar Fair in 2012, he decided that Disaster Transport could no longer be salvaged. The ride was becoming an outdated attraction, as well as an eyesore.
Will Top Thrill Dragster reopen in 2023?
Cedar Point announces its 'reimagined' Top Thrill Dragster will not open until 2024. Roller coaster fans will have to wait another year to ride what was once the tallest roller coaster in the world. Cedar Point announced Monday that its famed Top Thrill Dragster will not reopen until 2024.
What happened on the Ferris wheel at Cedar Point?
The Sandusky Police Department reported a group of four females, two of which were minors, saw the couple engage in sexual intercourse while inside the Ferris wheel cart ahead of them. The witnesses told police they could see the couple's private areas and feel the cart shaking.
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.
Who was the woman severely injured on Top Thrill Dragster?
Metal from a Cedar Point roller coaster flew into Rachel Hawes' head. She's disabled for life, suit says.