A 70-year-old woman died weeks after becoming unresponsive while riding universal Orlando’s Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster, and authorities have now released her identity and the cause of death. The incident, which occurred on Nov. 25, 2025, is prompting questions about safety protocols at the popular theme park.
Ma de la Luz Mejia Rosas was identified Thursday as the woman who lost consciousness during the indoor attraction, according to a statement from civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who has been retained by her family. Rosas was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center, where she died on Dec. 9 of a ruptured aneurysm without trauma, according to a report from the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office.
“mrs. Rosas went to the park to enjoy time with her children and grandchildren, expecting a safe and joyful experience. Rather, her family is now left grieving and searching for answers,” Crump said. “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.”
Roller coaster’s Safety Record Under Scrutiny
The Revenge of the Mummy, a high-speed indoor coaster based on “The Mummy” and “The Mummy Returns” films, reaches speeds of up to 45 mph. Data from a Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) report reveals that sence the ride opened in 2004, there have been 21 reported incidents, ranging in severity from nausea and dizziness to a seizure and even a vertebra fracture.
What are the safety reporting requirements for Florida amusement parks? Parks employing full-time safety inspectors are exempt from state inspections but are required to self-report incidents to the FDACS.
The FDACS report lists incidents quarterly. 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.
recent Incidents at Universal Orlando
Rosas’ death follows a similar tragedy just months earlier. On Sept. 17, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala became unresponsive on the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe park. He later died at a hospital from multiple blunt force injuries, authorities said.
Attorneys representing Zavala’s family alleged that Universal ignored “multiple” warning signs prior to his death, arguing that the incident wasn’t isolated and that other riders had reported similar injuries on the same attraction. Crump also represented Zavala’s family, and last month announced an amicable resolution with Universal, the terms of which remain confidential.
The circumstances surrounding Rosas’ death are now under review, as her family seeks answers about the events that l
Did you know? Florida amusement parks are not routinely inspected by the state if they have dedicated, full-time safety inspectors. They are, though, required to report incidents to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Pro tip-Check a theme park’s incident history through the Florida Department of Agriculture and consumer Services website before your visit. Reports are filed quarterly and are publicly accessible.
Reader question-Why aren’t Florida theme parks subject to more frequent, self-reliant safety inspections? The current system relies heavily on self-reporting by the parks themselves.
