Six Flags Magic Mountain's X2 roller coaster, known for its intense 4th-dimension design, has been closed since July 5th after a rider sustained a serious injury. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene after a report that a rider was found unconscious.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, has initiated an investigation into the incident, but has declined to provide specific details as the inquiry is ongoing. The theme park has not offered an estimated reopening date for the attraction.
"We hope to get the ride back up as soon as possible," a Six Flags Magic Mountain spokesperson stated, adding, "We do not have an estimated time of when X2 will be reopening."
The park has not publicly commented on the specific nature of the incident or whether the closure is related to safety or maintenance checks beyond the ongoing investigation.
The X2 coaster, originally opened as X in 2002 and rethemed six years later, is promoted as an extreme thrill ride. It features 360-degree rotating seats and reaches speeds of up to 76 miles per hour, with drops and twists described as disorienting.
This closure occurs as a Garden Grove family prepares for a September jury trial, seeking compensation from Six Flags. The family alleges their son, Christopher Hawley, died in June 2022 after suffering a subdural hematoma, which they claim was a result of the X2 roller coaster unexpectedly jolting to a halt. Hawley was reportedly taken to Henry Mayo Newhall hospital and died the following day.