Friday, October 31, 2008

Family Sues Following Rollercoaster Accident

A California family is suing New York City after their loved one, Keith Shirasawa, fractured his neck and died following a ride on Coney Island's Cyclone rollercoaster.

According to the family, the city neglected to keep the landmark ride safe. Shirasawa rode on the coaster in July of 2007 and fractured his neck on the initial 85-foot drop. He later died from complications following surgery.

Lawyers for the amusement park said the accident happened as a result of a malfunction that resulted in the Cyclone dropping too fast, and that has since been corrected.

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