On June 14th, the Sand Blaster roller coaster at the Daytona Beach Boardwalk derailed causing two riders to fall 34 feet to the ground. They were taken to Halifax Health Medical Center. Their names and conditions were not published. The derailment left two other riders hanging from a car of the roller coaster. In total, 10 riders were rescued by firefighters specializing in high-rise rescues. While roller coasters can be thrilling and feel a bit dangerous, riders expect them to be safe. When individuals and families take a vacation to a boardwalk or amusement park, they trust that the rides have been thoroughly inspected and well-maintained. However, each year a roller coaster accident occurs, demonstrating how easy it is for things to go wrong. One person’s misstep or failure to catch a problem can lead to a derailment like the one experienced at Daytona Beach. If you or a loved one were injured in a roller coaster or amusement park accident, do not hesitate to contact an attorney. Our personal injury lawyers at Gerson & Schwartz P.A. are highly experienced in product liability and premise liability cases. We will thoroughly investigate what happened, determine who is liable, and fight for you to receive appropriate compensation. Call us at (877) 475-2905.
The Sand Blaster Failed Previous Inspections
The derailment is currently under investigation. A spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Jennifer Meale, stated that the ride had passed inspection that morning. However, an inspection after the accident failed the ride for a deficiency marked “structural integrity: other.”