In 1978, 20-year-old Carol Flores was killed after falling out of the Colossus rollercoaster at Magic Mountain. It is unclear why Rackchamroon was on the tracks.Īn investigation by LA County Sheriff's department concluded it was a tragic accident, and the park released a statement saying: 'The safety and security of our guests and employees is our number one priority.'

In April 2004, Bantita Rackchamroon, a 21-year-old park employee, was struck and killed by the Scream roller coaster while operating a test run before the park opened in the morning. Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California has recorded multiple tragedies since opening in 1971. Man Who Looks 'Miserable' Riding Roller Coasters Has Internet Cracking Up.Video Shows Six Flags Crowd Flood Exit After Shooting.Multiple Injuries on Six Flags' El Toro Roller Coaster.Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park and Six Flags were both acquitted of manslaughter and aggravated manslaughter during a subsequent two-month trial, but later paid $2.5 million to the families of those killed. But the tragedy happened anyway,' he said at a news conference. We believe we took the necessary steps to protect the public. 'We believe we were in compliance with all the codes. Howell, president of Six Flags Corporation, said that no rules had been broken at the park. The deadliest single incident in Six Flags history took place on May 11, 1984, at the Six Flags Great Adventure Park in New Jersey, the same site as Thursday's accident.Įight teenagers were killed when a fire ripped through a haunted castle at the park that had no sprinklers or smoke alarms. However, over the years Six Flag amusement parks have recorded a number of serious incidents, some with tragic consequences. He added: 'When you look at the 157 million rides that we deliver in a year, and when you look at us versus other industries, you'll see that we are a very safe industry.' Five people were taken to the hospital on August 25, 2022, after being injured on a roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey. A sign at the entrance of the theme park Six Flags Magic Mountain welcomes the public back on the day of the park's re-opening in Valencia, California, on April 1, 2021.

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