Who was the woman injured at the Cedar Point dragster?
Who was the woman injured at the Cedar Point dragster? Rachel Hawes filed the lawsuit against Cedar Point amusement park Wednesday, nearly two years after the piece of metal flew off the Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster – at the time, the world's second-tallest coaster at more than 400 feet high – while she was waiting in line to ride it, landing her in intensive care.
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.
What happened to Sandcastle Hotel at Cedar Point?
First, our Sandcastle Suites Hotel, located at the tip of the Cedar Point Peninsula, is now closed. For good. As in, the last guests (ever) checked out this past Sunday morning. Over the winter, the property will be demolished, along with the Breakwater Café building adjacent to it.
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.
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 oldest operating ride at Cedar Point?
Don't call it a throwback. Blue Streak may be Cedar Point's oldest and most classic coaster, but it still competes with some of the park's heavy hitters. It's one for the ages and has been a family favorite since it opened in 1964, when it reversed a decade long drought of coasters in the park.
Is the woman hit by rollercoaster trapped in her own body after waking from coma?
Woman hit by rollercoaster is now trapped in her own body after waking from coma. The woman who was hit by a rollercoaster has finally woken up – however, she's trapped in her own body and is unable to talk, according to her family.
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 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.
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.
Why was Mariah Carey at Cedar Point?
Superstar singer Mariah Carey made a visit to the Sandusky amusement park for Labor Day, accompanied by 11 year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe. Had the best time at @cedarpoint! Never again with the heels though, Carey wrote on her Instagram account on Monday evening.
What country singer got hurt at Cedar Point?
This was recently the case for country music legend Luke Bryan while he was visiting Cedar Point.