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College grad reportedly dies in Six Flags roller coaster incident as family sues theme park
Monday, August 24, 2026
Christopher Hawley, a San Diego State University graduate, collapsed after riding the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in 2022. His family filed a lawsuit against the theme park, alleging the ride was dangerously rough. The suit follows Hawley's death, which the family attributes to injuries sustained on the attraction.
