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Suit: Man Suffered Fatal Head
Trauma on Six Flags Coaster

Mar 20, 2025 9:21 AM CDT

Suit: Man Suffered Fatal Head Trauma on Six Flags Coaster

Christopher Hawley, 22, collapsed immediately after his X2 ride at Magic Mountain, family says

(Newser) - A California mom purchased tickets for her two sons to "have a fun day" at Six Flags Magic Mountain that proved fatal for one. Christopher Hawley, 22, suffered fatal head trauma on the popular X2 roller coaster, which promises to "keep your mind in full thrust," according...

Amusement Park Evacuated
as Fast-Moving Fire Erupts

Jun 10, 2019 12:30 AM CDT

Amusement Park Evacuated as Fast-Moving Fire Erupts

'It was pretty scary. We saw trucks packing people'

(Newser) - A fast-moving brush fire erupted near a huge amusement and water park in Southern California on Sunday, sending hundreds of visitors to the exit to escape clouds of smoke and ash before fire officials asked them to stay put while they worked to contain the blaze. Six Flags Magic Mountain...

Girl Collapses, Dies After Riding Six Flags Coaster

Jun 16, 2015 9:59 AM CDT

Girl Collapses, Dies After Riding Six Flags Coaster

Girl lost consciousness after riding the Revolution

(Newser) - A 10-year-old California girl died on Saturday, a day after losing consciousness while at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Jasmine Martinez rode the Revolution roller coaster, exited the ride, and then collapsed near the ride station Friday afternoon. She was airlifted out of the park and ultimately brought to Cedars-Sinai Medical...

Dozens Dangle
for Hours on
Six Flags Ride

Jul 8, 2014 4:15 AM CDT

Dozens Dangle for Hours on Six Flags Ride

Fallen tree derails Magic Mountain's Ninja

(Newser) - Around two dozen riders got more terror than they bargained for yesterday when the Ninja ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain hit a fallen tree branch, derailing the first car and leaving them suspended about 40 feet from the ground. The Los Angeles County fire department says the riders were...

Boo! Where to Go for Halloween

Oct 22, 2007 5:56 PM CDT

Boo! Where to Go for Halloween

(Newser) - If you like being scared, this is your time of year. Here are nine of the best sites to visit in the US and Canada in honor of Halloween, according to Reuters:

Six Flags Parks in the US and Canada
Universal Studios, Hollywood
The Haunted Adventure, Toronto