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Six Flags Magic Mountain reaches settlement in fatal X2 roller coaster lawsuit
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Gina Silva , as published by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· August 27, 2026
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Key points This lawsuit was filed by the family of a 22-year-old man who died from a roller coaster injury. The incident occurred in 2022 and a trial was scheduled for September, but this settlement avoids that.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been settled. This lawsuit was filed by the family of a 22-year-old man who died from a roller coaster injury. The incident occurred in 2022 and a trial was scheduled for September, but this settlement avoids that.
The parties involved in the settlement are a theme park and a coaster supplier. They have reached an agreement with the family of the deceased man, Christopher Hawley.
Further details about the settlement and lawsuit are available from the source, but it is known that the case will not be going to trial as previously planned.
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Category: News Published: August 27, 2026 Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) Reading time: 1 min
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