Family of Grandmother Who Died After Universal Orlando Ride Prepares Legal Action
The relatives of a 70-year-old grandmother who tragically passed away from a brain aneurysm following a rollercoaster ride at Universal Orlando are now preparing to take legal action against the renowned Florida theme park. The family has retained the services of prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them in their forthcoming case.
Details of the Tragic Incident
Ma de La Luz Mejia Rosas became unresponsive after experiencing the Revenge of the Mummy rollercoaster on November 25th. She was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where medical professionals pronounced her dead on December 9th. The official medical examiner's report concluded that her death resulted from a ruptured aneurysm without any accompanying trauma.
In an emotional statement, attorney Ben Crump emphasised the family's profound grief and their urgent need for answers. 'Mrs. Rosas visited the park intending to share a safe and joyful experience with her children and grandchildren. Instead, her family is now left mourning and desperately seeking a complete understanding of the events that transpired before, during, and after this ride,' Crump declared.
Family Demands Full Transparency
The bereaved family is now formally demanding that Universal Orlando provide them with comprehensive and transparent access to critical information. Their requests include detailed documentation on how the ride operates, the specific safety protocols in place, the complete maintenance history of the attraction, and all available data concerning previous incidents.
This tragic event follows another fatality at a Universal theme park in Florida just a few months prior. In that separate case, 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died on the Stardust Racers rollercoaster. Notably, the Zavala family was also represented by attorney Ben Crump, who successfully reached an amicable resolution with the theme park, though the specific terms of that settlement remain confidential.
History of the Revenge of the Mummy Ride
The Revenge of the Mummy attraction, which first opened in 2004, is one of the park's oldest rollercoasters. It reaches peak speeds of 40mph and features a dramatic 39-foot drop. The Egyptian-themed ride is marketed by the park as one of its most extreme experiences, with promotional material suggesting it will leave riders 'digging their nails into the safety rail.'
Universal's official description warns guests that the attraction involves complete darkness, violent motion, and intense special effects. Riders report that the experience includes abrupt launches, sudden braking, an unexpected backward-moving section, and rapid directional changes.
Past Incidents and Recent Refurbishment
Since its debut, a total of 16 people have reported injuries on the ride. Historical incidents include a 39-year-old man who fell on the loading platform in 2004, later succumbing to his injuries, a woman who injured her arm after it became stuck in a handrail, and another woman who suffered a spinal injury in 2007. Other reported issues have involved passengers experiencing seizures or losing consciousness.
The rollercoaster underwent a significant refurbishment in 2022, remaining closed from January through late August. The upgrades implemented during this period included new 4K projection mapping technology, modernised ride-control systems, and fully refurbished animatronic features, according to official statements from Universal.
The Daily Mail has contacted both Ben Crump's office and Universal Orlando for further comment on this developing legal situation.
