Woman dies after riding 'Revenge of the Mummy' roller coaster at Universal

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Florida officials say an elderly woman died in November after riding a roller coaster at the Universal Orlando theme park.

The 70-year-old became unresponsive after riding the Revenge of the Mummy ride, an indoor high-speed roller coaster, a report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said.

The woman later died at the hospital.

The report did not identify the woman or reveal the official cause of death. However, ABC News has learned that civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been retained by the family. They identified the woman as Ma de La Luz Mejia Rosas.

"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," said Crump in a statement. "They deserve a full understanding of what happened before, during, and after this ride. We intend to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragedy and ensure her family's voice is heard."



The family is seeking answers and full transparency regarding the circumstances surrounding the woman's death, including information related to the ride's operations, safety protocols, maintenance history, and any available incident data.

No other information was available.

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