Superman: Ultimate Flight was shut down Saturday at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee for a short time after a 50-year-old Chicago man collapsed after exiting the roller coaster and later died at a hospital.

How scary is the Superman ride at Six Flags?

Its red track dominates the Six Flags America skyline. Just looking at the super-high and steep first drop of Superman from a distance gets your adrenaline pumping. Up close, it takes more than a bit of nerve to hop into line and board the super-sized ride. Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 7.5.

What is the fastest roller coaster in the world?

The World’s Fastest Roller Coaster: Formula Rossa

The Formula Rossa is capable of accelerating up to 240 km/h (149.1 mph) and can travel 52 meters upward in just 4.9 seconds, earning it the Guinness world record as the fastest roller coaster.

Who died on the Superman ride at Six Flags?

The man, Stanley J. Mordarsky, fell from the Superman Ride of Steel coaster at Six Flags New England, in Agawam, Mass., about 90 miles west of Boston, park officials said. Park officials said Mr. Mordarsky was able to board the roller coaster by himself, according to broadcast reports on Sunday.