Six Flags Over Texas will reopen a roller coaster this weekend that closed after a woman fell to her death from the ride nearly two months ago, CNN reported.
The Texas Giant roller coaster has been given new safety measures, such as restraint bar pads, new seat belts, and a coaster seat at the entrance for visitors to test out, according to a statement released by the amusement park on Tuesday.
The ride has been shut down since July 19, following the death of Rosa Esparza who died after falling out of her seat. The family of Esparza filed a lawsuit against Six Flags Over Texas, claiming negligence, on the same day they released a statement about the ride's reopening.
According to lawsuit documents, Esparza's daughter turned around after hearing screams and saw her mother fly out of her seat.
Esparza flew out of her car, hit the ride, and plummeted to a metal roof of a tunnel, causing her to sustain serious injuries that led to her death.
"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 reads. "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."
The amusement park has not commented on the lawsuit. However, their statement on Tuesday said that officials found no mechanical failure on the ride.
"Due to litigation, the company is not releasing any further information about the outcome of the investigation," the statement read.
The reopening of the roller coaster was approved by state officials first, who said it has gone under proper testing and investigation.
