The Deby Racer, 1911
The Derby Racer wooden roller coaster was built in Massachusetts in 1911 and it was actually a twin racer that allowed passengers to ride side-by-side trains. But on two separate occasions, riders got flung from the ride itself. In those days, things like seat belts and support bars weren’t considered a high priority and neither were safety inspections and restrictions. So that year, some riders got on the coaster to have a good time and lost their lives.