ORLANDO, Fla. – A medical examiner’s report has revealed the cause of death for a 70-year-old woman who died after riding Universal Orlando’s Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster in November.
Ma De La Luz Mejia Rosas died on Nov. 25 at a local hospital following her experience on the ride. News 6 first reported the death after Universal included it in their quarterly theme park injury report to the Florida Department of Agriculture.
According to the medical examiner’s findings, Rosas succumbed to a “ruptured aneurysm without trauma.”
Located at Universal Studios, Revenge of the Mummy is a popular indoor roller coaster known for its intense drops and special effects. The attraction’s safety guidelines warn guests with heart conditions, high blood pressure, and back or neck problems not to ride.
Following the incident, Rosas’ family retained prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who recently represented another family in a death investigation at Universal’s Epic Universe involving the Stardust Racers attraction in September.
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Prior to the medical examiner’s findings, Crump’s law firm stated the family was “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.”
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Rajiv Bahl, who is not connected to the case, said brain aneurysms can rupture spontaneously.
“A brain aneurysm can rupture at any time,” Bahl said. “A brain aneurysm by itself is not actually life-threatening. It’s only when they rupture.”
Bahl said about 1 in 50 Americans are living with a brain aneurysm, and older women with high blood pressure face a higher risk of rupture.
“With her being 70 years old, she certainly has the age factor,” Bahl said. “She’s also a woman, as well. With so many people having high blood pressure, that’s always a possibility.”
Universal’s ride safety guidelines warn guests with heart conditions, high blood pressure, or back or neck problems not to ride the attraction.
Bahl said moments of excitement, such as riding a roller coaster, can cause temporary spikes in heart rate and blood pressure.
“In a moment of excitement like on a roller coaster, you can develop momentary high blood pressure and a high heart rate,” he said.
News 6 has reached out to Crump’s office to ask whether Rosas was aware of any pre-existing medical conditions and whether the family believes the ride contributed to her death. No response has been received as of publication.
Universal Studios has not issued additional public comment beyond the state-required injury report.
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