What happened with Top Thrill Dragster?

The ride’s closure continues after a serious injury to a Michigan woman in 2021. SANDUSKY, Ohio — The Top Thrill Dragster was once the tallest and fastest roller coaster on the planet, but now it will sit dormant for the entire 2022 season at Cedar Point.

What fell off of Top Thrill Dragster?

Last August, a 44-year-old Michigan woman was badly hurt when a metal bracket fell off the Top Thrill Dragster rollercoaster and hit her in the back of her head. The last time 19 News spoke with Rachel Hawes’ family, they told us she had a serious brain injury.

Why did Top Thrill Dragster get shut down?

Recently, an investigation cleared Cedar Point of violating any laws or rules in an accident involving the world’s second-tallest roller coaster last year. The accident happened in August when a woman standing in line was hit in the head by a metal object that flew off the Top Thrill Dragster ride.

What does the Top Thrill Dragster Launch feel like?

Even more impressive, though, is that it reaches that speed in only 3.8 seconds. You might be wondering, of course, what that feels like. Some people say Top Thrill Dragster’s launch feels like they’ve been hit from behind by a truck. We think it feels more like being suddenly pulled forward.

Is Top Thrill Dragster getting removed?

Following the state’s report, park officials announced the coaster would stay closed in 2022 “while we evaluate the ride’s future,” according to a statement from Cedar Point spokesman Tony Clark.

What happened to the woman that got hurt at Cedar Point?

The accident has left 44-year-old Rachel Hawes of Michigan in intensive care with a brain injury, according to a family statement released to a Cleveland TV station. “We are devastated by last weekend’s accident at Cedar Point,” the statement said.

Will Cedar Point get rid of Top Thrill Dragster?

SANDUSKY, Ohio — The tallest and fastest roller coaster at Cedar Point – Top Thrill Dragster – will remain closed for the 2022 season, park officials confirmed to 3News on Friday. A banner at the top of Top Thrill Dragster’s ride page on CedarPoint.com also declares the ride’s 2022 closure.

Did Cedar Point get rid of the Top Thrill Dragster?

Top Thrill Dragster, Cedar Point’s tallest and fastest roller coaster, has been shut down for the 2022 season.

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What happened to Rachel Hawes?

Rachel Hawes, of Swartz Creek, Mich., was struck in the head by an L-shaped bracket in August while waiting in line. The Ohio Department of Agriculture released its findings Friday and concluded no laws were broken by the amusement park.