Comments on: Man Dies on Darien Lake’s Ride of Steel Roller Coaster

By: Savrina

Savrina — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:39:34 +0000

I live an hour from there, and it was determined by witnesses that he WAS stopped and WAS warned but insisted on going on the ride anyway. It even states in the pamphlets about any health problems including amputees. They apparently also attempted to sue Darin Lake (which was a fail on their part). Also, the reason it’s so identicle is because Darien Lake was previously property of Six Flags, and may I say, that since Six Flags sold it in ’07, (IMO) the place sucks now.

By: David Bobzin

David Bobzin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:45:26 +0000

Question is : should I blame others for my own acts of stupidity ? I walked through the turn style of the ride. I did not have to. I knew I had my own limitations. I made a bad decision. Not anyone else. The ride did not malfunction. I am sure the ride operators did what they were instructed to do as with every other patron, I will side with that they were doing what they were told to do at their job. Physics were ignored on this high velocity ride. Park regulations need to be debated and safety standards changed for certain rides. Guest services, at the gate, should have been aware that safety and physical aspects should have taken president. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure…..

I watched this park grow from a camping resort, the dynamic opening of the "Viper", to the creation of the best coaster it had–"The Nightmare". I'm just so afraid that this fine amusement park will crumble along side other Upstate attractions, such as Olympic Park and Roseland Park . At least there's Seabreeze and Fantasy Island still left.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:19:19 +0000

I find it disgusting an amusement park wouldn't enforce their own rules and let this person jeopardize his own safety.

By: DAC

DAC — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:06:59 +0000

They also have lap belts that were mandated by NYS after the 300lb man was thrown from the ride back in 1999/2000.

By: kim

kim — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:44:20 +0000

honestly, i feel the blame should be on the rider, as there are signs posted saying dont ride. i think the ops may have felt sorry for him and let him go on. even so, he should have known better. i am sorry he lost his life and his nephew had to witness it, but riders are responsible for themselves unless the ride had a malfunction.

By: Piedude81

Piedude81 — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:07:31 +0000

I agree, but I doubt the ride ops will serve time. But, they might find themselves with a hefty fine…

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:19:59 +0000

I suggest submitting this entry to your school's English class. I'm not surprised by this accident, lots of carelessness on all sides.

By: MDC

MDC — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:15:28 +0000

They should NOT take the ride down. It is a perfectly safe ride (this incident was the result of human error), and it is fairly reliable. In fact, to take the ride down would not only cost a fortune, but would also bankrupt the park, because it would no longer have its most popular attraction. Sorry for my rant, but taking the ride down is a terrible idea.

By: Leanne

Leanne — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:12:40 +0000

This is absolutely shocking. I feel so sorry for the guy. Survived the war but got taken anyway due to error. Whether that be Operator error, personal error or Ride error. Doesn't particually matter where the blame lies. It matters that this guy has lost his life while trying to make the most of his life!

I do feel that the park should deal with the Operators who were there at the time, however. They clearly should of not allowed this man to ride! Although, this tragedy will stay with each of them forever! It is truely heartbreaking.

May Heaven take good care of you Mr Hackemer.

By: Monica

Monica — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:15:56 +0000

Wowwww….!!!:( i feel really bad. But at the same time one there are rules you have to follow! second and handycapp people really should be allowed on those roller coasters.. and third the people that let him on that should be fired. I just went to Darien lake last month for the school and it broke down with kids on it they should just take the ride down cuz obvesiously it is just having to much camosion on it my opition just sayinggg ..:(