A tragic incident occurred at a newly opened Florida theme park when a visitor lost his life after riding one of its roller coasters.

The individual, believed to be in his 30s, had visited Epic Universe on Wednesday, September 17.

This park, featuring five themed areas and a 500-room hotel, opened its doors in May, marking the first major amusement park launch in Florida since 1999. That year, Universal Islands of Adventure was unveiled, followed by Universal's Volcano Bay, a themed Orlando water park, in 2017.

According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando, as reported by The Associated Press and cited by ABC, the victim was found unresponsive after riding the 'Stardust Racers' coaster.

The park opened back in May (Universal)

The ride is described as "a breathtaking, dual-launch coaster reaching incredible speeds up to 62 mph (100 kph)."

Its official description adds: "Board a comet and rocket to the furthest reaches of the stars, at heights up to 133 feet along 5,000 feet of track. Race along an inverted crisscross, known as the 'Celestial Spin', amidst a dazzling display of blazing colors and ethereal music."

Despite the park staff's efforts to rush him to the hospital, the man was sadly pronounced dead.

A spokesperson for Universal Orlando Resorts issued a statement.

"We are devastated by this tragic event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest’s loved ones," the statement read. "We are fully cooperating with Orange County and the ongoing investigation. The attraction remains closed."

The man was riding 'Stardust Racers' when he became unconscious (Universal)

The exact circumstances of the man's death are currently unknown and remain under investigation.

Since its opening, Epic Universe has recorded three reports related to injuries or health issues occurring within the park.

In the month the facility opened, another man, aged 63, who had a preexisting condition, experienced dizziness and an 'altered state of consciousness' while on a ride.

In May, a 47-year-old woman, also with a preexisting condition, suffered a 'visual disturbance' on the 'Stardust Racers' coaster.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services previously informed the press that a third visitor, a 32-year-old man, experienced chest pains while on the park's 'Hiccup’s Wing Gliders'.

Florida's largest theme parks are exempt from state safety checks (Thomas Simonetti/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Unlike smaller amusement facilities, Florida's largest theme parks perform their own health and safety inspections and are exempt from state-conducted checks. Nevertheless, reports of injuries or fatalities must be communicated to local authorities.

Earlier this year, numerous such reports were filed by Disney World, Universal, and SeaWorld Orlando, detailing incidents from a 78-year-old woman becoming unresponsive on a carousel to an 87-year-old losing consciousness on a Dinosaur-themed ride.