ORLANDO, Fla. (September 23, 2025) – Nationally renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been retained by the family of Kevin Rodríguez Zavala, the Epic Universe park visitor who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster.
According to preliminary reports, Rodríguez Zavala, 32, lost consciousness and later died at a hospital after suffering multiple blunt force injuries. The family is seeking full transparency, including the release of maintenance logs, inspection records, ride data, and video footage, to understand the circumstances surrounding Kevin’s death.
Attorney Crump issued the following statement:
“This tragic loss demands a thorough investigation and full transparency. A man died after boarding a ride that should have been safe. We will hold all responsible parties to account and fight to ensure Kevin’s family receives the answers and justice they deserve.”
The family is asking for privacy during this difficult time and requests that all media inquiries be directed to Ben Crump Law’s office.
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