Who was the girl hit by metal from dragster?
Who was the girl hit by metal from dragster? Rachel Hawes filed a lawsuit against Cedar Point Wednesday two years after a piece of metal fell off the Top Thrill Dragster rollercoaster, striking her in the head.
Will they ever reopen Top Thrill Dragster?
In August 2023, the speculation was confirmed after Cedar Point announced plans to transform Top Thrill Dragster into a triple-launched roller coaster using linear synchronous motors. The modified coaster is scheduled to reopen in 2024 as Top Thrill 2.
Is Top Thrill Dragster permanently closed?
The world's second-tallest roller coaster will be closed permanently, a year after a small object flew off the coaster and severely injured a woman in line. The Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, was the world's tallest coaster when it opened in 2003.
Has anyone ever gotten married on a roller coaster?
The young couple said I do this weekend not in front of the altar but on a roller coaster that tops 95 miles per hour. Their thrilling ceremony at Carowinds amusement park has a sweet story behind it, too. The North Carolina couple went there on their first date and rode the Fury 325 coaster about a dozen times.
What happened to the 14 year old who fell off the roller coaster?
Tyre's death garnered national attention and cast new scrutiny on amusement park rides and their safety measures. He suffered broken bones and internal injuries in the fall, according to his autopsy, and his death was ruled accidental. Tyre weighed 383 pounds, per the autopsy, above the ride limit of about 285 pounds.
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.
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.