A roller coaster at Six Flags in California has been closed for over a month. State officials are currently investigating the ride. The ride originally opened in 2002 and has been the subject of controversy.
A lawsuit was filed after a 22-year-old man died, bringing attention to the ride's safety. Further details about the investigation and the circumstances surrounding the closure are available from the Los Angeles Times. The ride remains closed as the investigation continues.
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