A Garden Grove family has reached a settlement with Six Flags Magic Mountain and ride manufacturer S&S Worldwide Inc., resolving a lawsuit stemming from the 2022 death of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley.
Hawley, a recent graduate of San Diego State University, was with his younger brother, Alex, and their cousin at Six Flags Magic Mountain on June 23, 2022, when the trio boarded X2.
His brother and cousin sat together directly behind Christopher, who was seated alone.
As Christopher, Alex, and their cousin neared the end of the ride, the coaster “suddenly, abruptly and violently jolted to a halt,” jarring the 22-year-old and the other two riders in their seats, according to the lawsuit filed by the family…