Who was the woman hit by debris at Cedar Point?

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.

Why did Top Thrill Dragster shut down?

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.

Is Top Thrill Dragster coming back?

The new coaster is slated to open in summer 2024 and break the record for the world's tallest and fastest triple-launch strata coaster.

What was the biggest roller coaster fail?

1: The Big Dipper, Battersea Park, 1972 In 1972 Battersea Park in London, England, was the scene of what's widely considered the worst roller coaster disaster in history. The ride was The Big Dipper, a three-car wooden roller coaster built in 1951 as the main attraction for the park's new Fun Fair.

Who was the girl hit by Top Thrill Dragster?

Metal from a Cedar Point roller coaster flew into Rachel Hawes' head. She's disabled for life, suit says.

Who was the teacher killed at Cedar Point?

Police in Sandusky said 45-year-old James Young of East Canton died after jumping a fence to retrieve some of his belongings. They had fallen while Young was riding the Raptor roller coaster. Young was an Intervention Specialist for the 2014-2015 school years at the Louisville public schools.

What is the scariest roller coaster park?

The two scariest roller coasters in the US are Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure and Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. Unlike other ride compilations, such as the 12 longest coasters, this list is somewhat subjective.

Did they shut down the dragster at Cedar Point?

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.

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 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.

What is the most painful roller coaster in the world?

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.

What roller coaster malfunctioned at Cedar Point?

But some riders got more than that earlier this week when Cedar Point's Magnum XL-200 roller coaster malfunctioned near the top of its 205-foot peak.