22-year-old dies of brain injury after Six Flags coaster 'violently' stops, CA suit says
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The parents of Christopher Hawley have filed a lawsuit against Six Flags after their 22-year-old son suffered a fatal brain hemorrhage following a ride on the X2 roller coaster at Magic Mountain. They allege that the ride's design, which features rotating seats, caused a shearing brain injury. The family claims the park has failed to provide clear communications regarding the incident, and they hope the lawsuit will prevent future tragedies. Christopher was in excellent health before the ride and had recently graduated from college.
The lawsuit claims the defectively designed X2 roller coaster caused a shearing brain injury, leading to Christopher Hawley's death despite him being in excellent health before the incident.
Anne and William Hawley expressed their desire to ensure the safety of the ride, stating, 'We want to make sure that that ride isn't going to kill somebody else.'
The situation escalated when Six Flags and S&S Worldwide failed to provide an explanation regarding the incident, leading the family to pursue legal action against them.
Christopher Hawley graduated from San Diego State University and was in 'excellent health,' underscoring the tragic nature of the incident within the context of his young life.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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