Man critically injured after being hit by Kings Island roller coaster

MASON — A man is in the hospital after being hit by a Kings Island roller coaster Wednesday night.

Around 8 p.m., a 38-year-old man entered a restricted, fenced area of the Banshee rollercoaster and was believed to have been hit, according to a Kings Island spokesperson and Mason police.

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The park’s safety and first aid personnel responded immediately and contacted local emergency responders.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital and was later flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment for his critical injuries.

As shown on News Center 7 at 5:00, parkgoers reacted to the accident.

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Jala Moore was dropping her kids off for a day of thrills and told us that she’d been told the man entered the restricted area looking for his belongings that he lost.

“I’m sorry for what happened to him, but, I mean, it’s restricted for a reason,” Moore said.

Kevin Lytle told News Center 7 that this was an example of “people caring too much about their possessions though and not their life in general.”

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Kings Island said the ride will remain closed as park personnel and local officials conduct an investigation.

“Kings Island’s focus continues to be on the welfare of the guest and his family,” the spokesperson said.

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