Man jumps off roller coaster after safety belt fails: "I didn't want to die"

A fun day at an amusement park in Phoenix, Arizona turned into a moment of extreme tension when a man decided to jump from a roller coaster in motion. The incident occurred at the attraction Desert Storm, at Castles N’ Coasters park, and was captured on video.

This event has reopened the debate on safety in amusement parks and the regulations that oversee them. In Arizona, attractions are not directly regulated by the state. Annual inspections depend on private insurance companies, which could lead to variations in safety standards.

The incredible moment when a man exits a moving roller coaster

The man, who preferred to remain anonymous, recounted that the safety bar of his seat came loose just as the ride was starting. "We were almost at the top and I heard a different click. I checked my safety bar and it came loose," he told a local media outlet.

With just seconds to decide, the man chose to exit the vehicle and head towards the emergency walkway, convinced that this action saved his life. According to the affected person, the operator of the attraction did not properly check the safety bar before starting the ride. "I pushed it up, she looked and walked away," he explained.

Despite abandoning the moving vehicle, the operator did not activate any emergency mechanism or stop the ride immediately. The man filed a formal complaint with the park, but claims he was not provided with a copy of the report, raising doubts about the transparency in handling the incident. "The most terrifying thing was the negligence and absolute carelessness of the staff," he stated.

Controversy in Arizona over regulations and safety supervision of amusement parks

"This has to change one hundred percent," declared the man. "Any amusement park that has people's lives in its hands needs better regulation." Castles N' Coasters park has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.

Meanwhile, the case highlights the importance of rigorous security protocols and effective supervision to prevent tragedies. Fortunately, the man emerged unharmed, but the incident underscores the risks of relying solely on security systems that can sometimes fail.