metal plate that became detached from the coaster, was moving approximately 100 miles per hour, struck her in the head,  Murray said.

Cedar Point parent company Cedar Fair settled that case for an undisclosed amount. Murray emphasized that families going through theme park tragedies face an excruciating wait for answers during multi-agency probes.

Cause remains under review

What we don't know:

Investigators have not released details regarding what caused Kariem to be ejected from the attraction. Official reports have not indicated whether the incident stemmed from mechanical failure, restraint malfunction, or operator error. Park officials have not announced a timeline for when Goliath or the nine paused roller coasters across North America will reopen.