How many people have died at Kings Dominion?

Answer 1

Incidents on Volcano, The Blast CoasterOn June 23, 2006, an unidentified man suffered a cut leg from flying debris during this roller coaster's launch. An investigation showed that a loose bolt became lodged in the LIM magnets used to launch the train. However, no deaths resulted.

Incidents on Shockwave

On August 23, 1999, a 20-year-old man from Long Island, NY became free of his restraints while on this roller coaster and fell to his death. An investigation showed that the ride restraints were working properly and were still secured when the train returned to the station. Less than one month later, a 13-year-old boy, concerned that he was not properly fastened into his restraints, intentionally slipped out of them as the train was ascending the lift hill. He jumped onto the adjacent maintenance catwalk and escaped serious injury.

Incidents on Dominator

On July 20, 2012, a 48-year-old woman from Pitt County, North Carolina, was found unresponsive on Dominator after its train returned to the ride's unloading station. An incident report described that she had a "seizure-like episode" after riding the roller coaster. The woman was taken to a hospital, where she died. Autopsy results revealed that she had a brain aneurysm. A Hanover County, Virginia, inspector found no operational problems with Dominator. The ride reopened on July 23, 2012, after it passed two safety inspections.

All in all, only two people have ever passed away at Kings Dominion. It's a safe park!

Answer 2

There have been a few reported deaths at Kings Dominion over the years, but the exact number is not readily available. It is important to note that amusement park fatalities are extremely rare and Kings Dominion takes safety measures very seriously.