Details Emerge After Death on Universal Orlando’s Ride
The tragic passing of a 70-year-old woman while enjoying the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Orlando has come to light weeks later. She became unresponsive during the ride on November 25, 2025, as reported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Family members have identified her as Ma de la Luz Mejia Rosas, with her family’s attorney, Ben Crump, stating this on Thursday. An Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office report indicated that she lost consciousness on the attraction and was taken to a hospital, where she ultimately died from a ruptured aneurysm on December 9 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Interestingly, there were no apparent injuries.
Rosas’ family, understandably devastated, had visited the park expecting to create joyful memories together. “Mrs. Rosas went to the park to enjoy time with her children and grandchildren, expecting a safe and fun experience,” Crump said. Instead, they’re now left looking for answers, craving a comprehensive understanding of what occurred before, during, and after the ride.
The Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor roller coaster themed on popular movies. It boasts speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. With incidents at amusement parks, the FDACS revealed that the Revenge of the Mummy has seen 21 reported incidents since its opening in 2004, including various medical complaints from mild to severe.
The report mentioned that between October and December 2025, six health-related incidents were noted at Walt Disney World, with no similar reports from other major Florida parks like SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Legoland.
Rosas’ death is reminiscent of another recent incident at Universal, where Kevin Rodriguez-Zavala, 32, also passed away on a different ride—Stardust Racers—after becoming unresponsive. Lawyers for Zavala’s family claimed the park ignored multiple warning signs before that distressing event, which they argued was not an isolated case. Crump, who represents both families, indicated that they came to a confidential agreement regarding Zavala’s case.
The investigation into these incidents continues as the amusement park environment, meant for enjoyment, now faces intense scrutiny.
