Parents Blame Six Flags After Daughter Suffers Severe Brain Injury on Roller Coaster

VALENCIA, Calif. — A California family is demanding answers from Six Flags Magic Mountain after their daughter suffered a life-threatening brain injury while riding the park’s X2 roller coaster.

The incident is part of a troubling series of serious injuries associated with the ride, which has remained closed since July.

Daughter Remains in a Coma

Naomi Greer-Wilkinson, 25, was visiting the park with her siblings when she rode X2 in July.

She later lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital, where doctors performed emergency surgery for a severe brain injury. She remains in a coma and requires intensive medical care.

Her parents, Artemis and Joshua Greer, have described the situation as devastating and said they never imagined their daughter could suffer such a serious injury simply from going on a theme-park ride.

Another Rider Was Seriously Injured Days Earlier

Greer-Wilkinson’s injury occurred only six days after another woman, Pamela Guillen, suffered a severe brain injury after riding the same coaster.

Guillen, 40, was visiting Six Flags with her family when she rode X2 as part of her daughter’s birthday celebration. She later required emergency surgery and spent weeks recovering. She has since had to relearn some basic abilities and continues to deal with lasting effects.

Doctors who treated the women told CNN that the injuries appeared consistent with the extreme acceleration and deceleration experienced on the ride.

X2 Has a Troubled History

The latest incidents have renewed scrutiny of X2, which features rotating seats and high-speed drops.

The coaster has also been associated with two previous deaths.

In 2022, 22-year-old Christopher Hawley died after suffering a traumatic brain injury following a ride on X2. His family later sued Six Flags, and the company recently reached a settlement with them. The terms were not disclosed.

Another rider, Hilda Farias, died in 2010 after riding the attraction. Her death was attributed to several factors, including a pre-existing brain abnormality.

Court records have also included numerous complaints involving head or neck injuries connected to the ride.

Ride Remains Closed

Six Flags closed X2 in July following the second serious injury.

California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the attraction, while Six Flags has declined to provide extensive details about the incidents.

The park has continued to face questions over how the ride was inspected and why it remained open after the first July injury.

Family Wants Answers

For Naomi’s parents, the immediate priority is their daughter’s recovery.

They have criticized the park’s response and said they want greater accountability and transparency about what happened.

The case has also intensified broader questions about amusement-park safety, particularly when similar serious injuries occur within a short period.

As Naomi remains hospitalized, her family is hoping for a recovery while pushing for answers about a ride they believe should never have left their daughter fighting for her life.