The identity and cause of death of a 70-year-old woman who became unresponsive after riding Universal Orlando’s Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster have been released weeks after the incident, bringing renewed scrutiny to safety disclosures and accountability at major theme parks.
According to a report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the woman lost consciousness while riding the indoor attraction on November 25, 2025.
She was identified as Ma de la Luz Mejia Rosas, a revelation confirmed Thursday by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who announced that he has been retained by her family. Rosas was transported to a nearby hospital following the incident and later died on December 9 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.
An Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office report obtained by the Orlando Sentinel concluded that she died from a ruptured aneurysm without trauma, a key detail that distinguishes the case from ride-related mechanical injury while leaving open broader questions about contributing factors.
In a statement, Crump emphasized the family’s expectation of safety, noting that Rosas had gone to the park to spend time with her children and grandchildren. He said the family is now seeking clarity about what occurred before, during, and after the ride, and pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Universal Orlando declined to comment when contacted by Fox News Digital, citing pending claims.
Revenge of the Mummy, an indoor roller coaster themed after The Mummy film franchise, reaches speeds of up to 45 miles per hour and has operated since 2004. While it remains a popular attraction, state records show that 21 incidents have been reported over its two-decade history. Those incidents range from nausea and dizziness to more serious events, including a seizure and a vertebra fracture, according to FDACS data.
Florida’s reporting structure adds an additional layer of complexity. Major theme parks that employ full-time safety inspectors are exempt from routine state inspections and instead self-report incidents quarterly to FDACS. During the October-to-December 2025 period, six health-related incidents were reported at Walt Disney World, while none were reported at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or Legoland.
Rosas’ death also comes amid heightened attention on Universal Orlando following another fatal incident earlier in the year. In September, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe park.
Zavala suffered multiple blunt force injuries, and his family’s attorneys argued that Universal ignored prior warning signs. Crump represented that family as well, later announcing that a confidential, amicable resolution had been reached.
