ORLANDO, Fla. – Attorney Ben Crump will represent the family of a 70-year-old woman who died after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort in November.
As News 6 reported last week, Ma de La Luz Mejia Rosas lost consciousness while riding the ride on Nov. 25 and was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Universal disclosed the death in the quarterly theme park injury report that is submitted to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
According to a news release from Crump’s office, the family is “seeking answers and full transparency regarding the circumstances surrounding her death, including information related to the ride’s operations, safety protocols, maintenance history, and any available incident data.”
Revenge of the Mummy is an indoor hybrid attraction that combines a dark ride with roller-coaster elements. The ride reaches speeds up to 45 mph, with quick accelerations immersing guests in a fictional movie set of an Egyptian tomb, mummy figures, and effects like fire and scarabs.
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According to the ride’s safety manual, guests with certain medical conditions are advised not to ride, including those with heart conditions, high blood pressure, and back or neck problems.
Theme parks in Florida are exempt from state oversight, provided the parks maintain full-time, in-house safety inspectors and file affidavits with FDACS documenting annual ride inspections.
Large theme park operators are also required to report all ride-related fatalities and certain injuries to the state.
This was a second reported case of a visitor to a Universal theme park dying after a ride last year.
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In September, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died after sustaining injuries on Stardust Racers at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando. A medical examiner’s report ruled his death accidental.
Rodriguez Zavala’s family also retained Crump as their attorney in the aftermath of his death. In December, Crump announced that the family had reached a “resolution” with Universal. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.