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In this KXAS Ch. 5 news report, reporter Deanna Dewberry details the latest developments in the investigation into the tragic July 2013 death of 52-year-old Rosa Esparza at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. In sworn deposition testimony, the German designer and manufacturer of the Texas Giant roller coaster has testified that Six Flags’ employees displayed “conscious indifference” for the safety of Ms. Esparza, who was thrown from the ride and killed last year when employees failed to properly secure her in her seat.

Gerstlauer Amusement Rides managing director and engineer Siegfried Gerstlauer traveled from Germany to Texas in August to testify about the tragedy, which occurred in July 2013. Mr. Gerstlauer testified under oath in his deposition that Rosa Esparza’s death was the result of gross negligence by Six Flags’ employees. He also testified that the ride’s attendant and operator displayed conscious disregard for Ms. Esparza’s safety.

Specifically, Mr. Gerstlauer said that Six Flags was negligent for:

1) failing to push the car’s restraint bar down “as tight as possible” against Ms. Esparza’s body;
2) failing to properly train and supervise ride operators;
3) failing to ensure that ride operators followed the manufacturer’s instructions;
4) failing to properly perform a “push-pull” test on the lap bar;
5) failing to push the emergency-stop button after observing Ms. Esparza’s restraint bar in improper position; and
6) failing to adequately communicate instructions and dangers to Ms. Esparza.

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