Death of Woman on Roller Coaster Confirmed
Weeks after the incident, the identity and cause of death of a 70-year-old woman who passed away while riding Universal Orlando’s Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster have been revealed.
The woman became unresponsive during the ride on November 25, 2025, as reported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
She has been identified as Ma de la Luz Mejia Rosas, according to a statement from civil rights attorney Ben Crump’s office, who is in touch with her family.
An Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office report, obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, indicated that Rosas lost consciousness during the ride and was taken to the hospital. She later died from a ruptured aneurysm at Orlando Regional Medical Center on December 9, without any visible injuries.
Crump expressed the family’s grief, stating, “Mrs. Rosas went to the park to enjoy time with her children and grandchildren, expecting a safe and enjoyable experience. Instead, her family is now left grieving and searching for answers. They deserve a full understanding of what happened before, during, and after this ride.”
He also emphasized the intention to thoroughly investigate the surrounding circumstances of this tragedy, ensuring the family’s concerns are addressed.
The Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor roller coaster inspired by the popular Hamunaptra films, reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. Since its opening in 2004, there have been 21 incidents reported on the ride, ranging from nausea and dizziness to more severe issues like seizures and spinal fractures.
Data from the FDACS report noted that six health-related incidents occurred at Walt Disney World from October to December 2025. Notably, no incidents were recorded at other major Florida parks such as SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Legoland.
Rosas’ death followed closely after the case of Kevin Rodriguez-Zavala, 32, who also became unresponsive on September 17 while on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe Park. Authorities noted he succumbed to multiple blunt force injuries after being taken to the hospital.
Lawyers representing Zavala’s family claimed that Universal failed to heed “multiple” warning signs prior to his death, suggesting that similar injuries had been reported by other riders at that attraction.
Crump, who is also representing Zavala’s family, mentioned last month that an amicable resolution had been reached with Universal, although the specific terms remain confidential.
Inquiries have been made to the Orange County Coroner’s Office and Universal Orlando regarding this matter.
