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Christopher 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 climbed aboard X2. The disorienting coaster, which is designed with rotating seats that move independently as the ride progresses, features a 215-foot drop, sudden flips and rotations all while reaching speeds of up to 76 miles per hour. 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 boys in...

Shortly after the Valenica park launches its year-round schedule Jan. 1, it aims to open the world’s tallest pendulum ride: a 172-foot-tall attraction called CraZanity. The giant swinging disc will hold 40 riders and will reach speeds of 75 miles per hour. ... The pendulum ride, which is designed to create the feeling of weightlessness at 17 stories off the ground, will join the lineup of 19 stomach-churning roller coasters and other attractions at the park. The new ride is scheduled to begin operating in late spring of 2018. ... The planned attraction would surpass the current record holder, a...

VALENCIA-- Ten people were arrested -- many of them minors -- after two brawls broke out at Magic Mountain about 8 p.m. Saturday and the park closed early, according to a sheriff's official. A fight among park patrons initially broke out near the Goliath ride, according to Lt. Brenda Cambra of the Santa Clarita sheriff's office. Park security detained three people identified by witnesses as being involved in that fight, Cambra said. As the rest were allowed to leave, a second fight began near the park's entrance, she said. Park security and deputies detained 10 people in that fight and...