# Six Flags X2 Linked to Over 100 Brain Injuries

> Over 100 people suffered brain injuries after riding Six Flags' X2 coaster, lawsuits claim.
- Title: Six Flags X2 Linked to Over 100 Brain Injuries | Shortify
- Summary: Over 100 people suffered brain injuries after riding Six Flags' X2 coaster, lawsuits claim. Lawsuits allege Six Flags' X2 roller coaster caused more than 100…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/23/more-than-100-people-suffered-brain-injuries-after-riding-famous-six-flags-coaster-lawsuits-say
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:44:34.795+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Lawsuits allege Six Flags' X2 roller coaster caused more than 100 brain injuries, including two deaths, prompting the ride's closure.