Lawsuits claim over 100 brain injuries

More than 100 people suffered brain injuries of varying severity after riding a Six Flags roller coaster in the past two years, according to new lawsuits.

Injuries on X2 roller coaster

The injuries reportedly occurred on the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

X2 known for extreme thrills

X2 is known for its extreme thrills, featuring seats that rotate independently, flipping riders head over heels in unpredictable sequences.

Two riders suffered life-threatening injuries

Last month, a CNN investigation revealed that two riders suffered life-threatening brain hemorrhages that resulted in emergency surgery.

Pamela Guillen's story

Hawaii resident Pamela Guillen, 40, lost consciousness after striking her head against the headrest during the ride and required emergency brain surgery.

“I went to Magic Mountain that day to celebrate my daughter’s 16th birthday. I expected to go home that night with memories of her sweet 16. Instead, I woke up weeks later after emergency brain surgery.”

Naomi Greer-Wilkinson's story

Six days later, 25-year-old Los Angeles resident Naomi Greer-Wilkinson suffered similar injuries after riding X2 with her siblings.

“This is uh, shameful. This is... I don’t know how these people can walk around and hold their heads up.”

X2 linked to two deaths

In June 2022, Christopher Hawley, a 22-year-old recent college graduate, died hours after riding X2.

“We went from a family of four to a family of three in an instant.”