James Mitchell is a seasoned journalist specializing in public safety and incident reporting for major attractions and events. With extensive experience covering complex investigations, he provides clear and factual analysis of safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
A Ferris wheel malfunctioned at Bishop Conaty Our Lady of the Loretto High School's "Electric Illusion Nocturnal Jungle" event in Los Angeles, leading to a fire department response and stranding some
A carnival ride malfunctioned at a Pico-Union school event, trapping several riders for up to an hour. Emergency responders arrived at Bishop Conaty - Our Lady of Loretto High School to assist those s
A funeral was held in Kissimmee for Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, who died from blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster. His family remembers his love for theme parks and "
A woman is suing Universal Orlando Resort for permanent injuries on a new roller coaster at Epic Universe, following a fatal incident on the same ride.
A Central Florida woman filed a lawsuit claiming head injuries on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers roller coaster, the same ride where a man died. She alleges inadequate head restraint during a preview
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Universal City Development claiming severe injuries on Epic Universe's Stardust Racers, alleging improper head restraints. This legal action is separate from a rece
A Colorado jury has ordered Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park to pay $205 million to the family of a six-year-old girl who died on a ride in 2021.
A cruise passenger was temporarily stuck in a clear, double-looping water slide extending over the ocean, as captured in a viral video. The incident likely occurred on a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel,
The family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died after riding an Epic Universe rollercoaster, has retained attorney Ben Crump. Preliminary tests show the ride functioned as intended, and the death was r
Seventeen cars were stolen from a supposedly secure parking facility serving Southampton cruise terminals between September 9 and 10, 2025, impacting multiple cruise passengers.
A Colorado jury has awarded $205 million to the family of a six-year-old girl killed on a theme park drop ride in 2021. An investigation found she was not buckled in.
A Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, returned to Miami after two passengers were hospitalized following a fight near a children's pool. Approximately 12 individuals were removed from the
A 32-year-old man, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe in Florida. He had a pre-existing spinal injury. Medical examiners ruled the
Maryland is seeing major news across infrastructure, public safety, and economy. Key Bridge rebuild plans, health insurance rate hikes, Baltimore street closures, MS-13 convictions, and increased spee
Metrorail is facing a rise in improper train door openings, with 27 incidents reported in 2025 as of September 1, more than double last year's count. These events, often due to human error, pose serio
Sesame Place San Diego will close for the rest of 2025 after September 21, shifting to a seasonal schedule and reopening in spring 2026. The unexpected announcement has disappointed many families and
Dublin Airport's Terminal 2 has reopened after a brief closure due to a security alert. Police, a military bomb squad, and an anti-terrorist unit responded to the incident, leading to an all-clear. Fl
A crash on I-95 South in Scarborough, Maine, blocked a left lane near Mile 41 during Friday's evening commute. The lane reopened after 30 minutes, but delays continued.
A 32-year-old man died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers rollercoaster at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida. The death was ruled accidental due to blunt force injuries, and