The Brief
- The family of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley is suing Six Flags Magic Mountain following his death from blunt head trauma after riding the X2 roller coaster.
- The LA County medical examiner ruled his death an accident, with a surgeon likening the internal brain injuries to shaken baby syndrome caused by violent ride jolts.
- A jury trial against Six Flags, the ride manufacturer, and park employees is set to begin on September 8; the ride remains closed.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – The family of 22-year-old San Diego State University graduate Christopher Hawley is seeking accountability through a lawsuit against Six Flags Magic Mountain following his fatal injury on the X2 roller coaster.
Christopher collapsed shortly after riding the attraction and passed away the following day.
What we know:…