Six Flags blames supplier in Arlington roller coaster death

The Texas Giant roller coaster ride sits idle at the Six Flags Over Texas park Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Investigators will try to determine if a woman who died while riding the roller coaster at the amusement park Friday night fell from the ride after some witnesses said she wasn't properly secured.(AP Photo/LM Otero ) less The Texas Giant roller coaster ride sits idle at the Six Flags Over Texas park Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. Investigators will try to determine if a woman who died while riding the roller ... more Photo: LM Otero, STF Photo: LM Otero, STF Image 1 of / 45 Caption Close Six Flags blames supplier in Arlington roller coaster death 1 / 45 Back to Gallery

Six Flags last week blamed the German firm that supplied parts of the Iron Rattler at its San Antonio park for the fatal accident last year on a similarly built roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas.

Gerstlauer Amusement Rides provided the trains for the Iron Rattler and the Arlington park's Texas Giant roller coaster. In July, a 52-year-old Dallas woman fell to her death from the Texas Giant, prompting her family to sue Gerstlauer and Six Flags.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas issued a statement this week expressing its confidence in the safety of the Iron Rattler.

The Northwest Side park added safety belts to the new ride following Esparza's death.

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