Patrons Collide During Rainy Conditions on Mountain Coaster

Location: Kootenays

Regulated industry sector: Amusement Devices – Amusement ride

Incident overview

A young rider collided with the rider in front of them on a mountain coaster after they failed to apply their hand operated brake at the end of the course. The collision occurred after the first rider correctly stopped, but the second rider continued at full speed. Investigation found that the rainy weather could have been a factor in limiting the second rider’s ability to see and apply brakes to the cart. The first rider suffered a concussion, bump and bruising, along with hematoma. The second rider suffered whiplash, headache and soreness in the hips.