The tragic passing of a 70-year-old woman, who lost her life after experiencing Universal Orlando’s “Revenge of the Mummy” roller coaster, has been officially addressed weeks following the incident. Her identity and the cause of her demise have now been disclosed, shedding light on this unfortunate event.
According to a report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the woman, now identified as Ma de la Luz Mejia Rosas, became unresponsive while on the indoor roller coaster on November 25, 2025. In the aftermath of this distressing episode, civil rights attorney Ben Crump has announced that he is representing her family, who are seeking clarity and justice.
Rosas was swiftly transported to a local hospital after she lost consciousness during the ride. Tragically, she passed away on December 9 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. The Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel, confirmed that her death was due to a ruptured aneurysm, occurring without any trauma.
Attorney Ben Crump emphasized the family’s grief and their quest for answers in a statement, saying, “Mrs. Rosas went to the park to enjoy time with her children and grandchildren, expecting a safe and joyful 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.”
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the unexpected risks that can accompany amusement park visits, prompting discussions on safety and accountability within these entertainment venues.
“Mrs. Rosas went to the park to enjoy time with her children and grandchildren, expecting a safe and joyful experience. Instead, her family is now left grieving and searching for answers,” Crump said in a statement. “They deserve a full understanding of what happened before, during, and after this ride.”
Crump added that he will “thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragedy and ensure her family’s voice is heard.”
Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor roller coaster based on the popular “The Mummy” and “The Mummy Returns” films. It reaches speeds of up to 45 mph.
Revenge of the Mummy has been out of service since January but is expected to be open to Universal Studios guests in late summer. (Dewayne Bevil/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
There have been 21 reported incidents on the ride ranging from nausea and dizziness to a seizure and a vertebra fracture since the attraction opened in 2004, according to data included in the FDACS report.
The FDACS report lists incidents by quarter at amusement parks that employ full-time safety inspectors. Those parks are required to self-report incidents because they are exempt from state inspections.
The report also said that during the October-to-December 2025 period, six health-related incidents were reported at Walt Disney World, while no incidents were reported at other major Florida parks, including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Legoland.
A general view of the Universal Studios Globe during the Premier League Summer Series Legends 5v5 at Universal Studios on July 24, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images for Premier League)
Rosas’ death comes just months after 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe park on Sept. 17. Zavala suffered multiple blunt force injuries and later died at a hospital, authorities said.
Attorneys for Zavala’s family argued that Universal ignored “multiple” warning signs before his death, saying the incident was not “isolated” and that other riders have reported similar injuries on the same attraction.
Crump, who also represented Zavala’s family, said last month that an amicable resolution had been reached between Universal and the family. The terms of the agreement are confidential.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office and Universal Orlando for comment.
