Ejected From Coaster With Seatbelt On | Amarillo News

A Texas woman was violently ejected from a Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain, dragged along the track for 20-30 seconds despite her seatbelt being fastened — resulting in broken ribs, a punctured lung, dislocated shoulder, and a traumatic brain injury. The ride’s safety system failed to stop the car when the belt remained secured, raising serious questions about design and maintenance. Copper Mountain has shut down the coaster while partnering with state regulators and the manufacturer for an investigation — prompting similar rides across Colorado to close as well. Authorities are now pushing for nationwide safety updates, and Parker remains hospitalized as medical costs mount. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b16de789c1b9a9f8