[24] ODA found there was "insufficient evidence to find the action or inactions of Cedar Point violated any of the laws" and concluded its investigation in February 2022. [CDATA[/* >15 MPH (Pantheon) - that's a pretty big failure in design and engineering IMHO. The coaster did not reopen for the 2021 season after the accident. [Ohio Releases Top Thrill Dragster Investigation Report] A fastener on one of the coaster's trains failed, leading to a plate flying off the train and striking the woman while she waited in the queue. [15] It has also consistently ranked as one of the world's top steel coasters in the annual Golden Ticket Awards publication from Amusement Today. The reimagined version of the famed Top Thrill Dragster will not reopen until 2024. You can check out this mock up in the video below. We still await news from Knott's Berry Farm regarding Top Thrill Dragster's sister ride, Xcelerator which has also been rumored to be reopening. [19] The ride continued to experience a variety of issues dealing with its hydraulic system and launch cable, which frequently led to downtime early on in its tenure. Maverick 6. All rights reserved. ]]>*/,