Copper Mountain Ski Resort’s alpine coaster is closed after a rider was injured in an incident last week.
Colorado’s Division of Oil & Public Safety is investigating the incident that injured a rider on the Rocky Mountain Coaster on August 17 and the coaster is closed during the duration of the investigation.
9NEWS spoke with attorneys Joseph Bloch and Trent Ongert who said the Texas woman they are representing was seriously injured on the ride after she was ejected from her car and dragged on the coaster’s track. The attorneys said the woman had her seatbelt fastened at the time.Â
Copper Mountain closed the alpine coaster ride down immediately after the incident. Copper Mountain are working with state regulators and the manufacturer to review what caused the ejection. Â
The Division of Oil & Public Safety told the manufacturer of the alpine coaster they need to publish a safety bulletin and share it with all impacted operators.
About The Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain:
More than a mile of twists & turns and hoots & hollers! Experience the Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain, the second-longest alpine coaster in North America! Located near the American Flyer lift, this alpine coaster will take you cruising through the forest.Â
Rocky Mountain Coaster Facts:
-The coaster runs in both the winter and summer, making it an activity to enjoy no matter what time of year you visit.
-The Rocky Mountain Coaster is 5,800 feet long, making it one of the longest in North America.
-It descends 430 vertical feet on an average grade of 10.9%.
-Reach speeds of up to 25 mph.
