Texas Giant rollercoaster will be reopening even though a woman was killed after falling from the ride just two months ago.
The rollercoaster is set to reopen this weekend after new safety measures were put in place, Six Flags Over Texas said in a statement according to CNN. The new measures include redesigned restraint bar pads, new seat belts and a coaster seat sample to give riders the opportunity to see if they fit properly before getting on the ride.
On July 19, Rosa Esparza fell out of car on the ride and plummeted to her death. As the park announced the reopening of the ride, the family filed a civil wrongful death lawsuit Tuesday, accusing Six Flags of negligence.
Esparza's daughter could hear her mother's screams behind her on the ride. When she turned around, she saw her mother being thrown out of the ride. The woman hit was thrown against the ride and landed on the metal roof of a tunnel below. She died from her severe injuries.
"As Rosa Esparza's tragic death starkly illustrates, errors on the part of the Six Flags Defendants turned a thrilling illusion into a nightmarish reality," the lawsuit says according to CNN. "Customers of the park expect mock scares and delighted screams as they ride the Texas Giant roller-coaster, but they certainly do not expect to be placed in any real danger, whatsoever."
After an investigation, park officials determined that there was no mechanical failure on the ride, so after a few quick fixes, it is ready to be reopened. However the company won't comment on the lawsuit.
"Due to litigation, the company is not releasing any further information about the outcome of the investigation," a park statement said.
The reopening of the ride was approved by Texas state officials as they say it has undergone extensive testing.
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