ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) – A Disneyland employee died after falling from a moving golf cart in the backstage area of the Anaheim theme park, authorities said Saturday.
The woman was identified as Bonnie Mavis Lear of Fullerton, according to the Orange County Coroner's Office.
Anaheim Police Sgt. Authorities responded to the Disneyland Resort on Wednesday morning after a woman fell from a moving golf cart and hit her head, John McClintock said.
She was taken to hospital and died Friday from her injuries, McClintock said in a statement.
Ken Potrock, president of the Disneyland Resort, expressed his condolences and said the company is focused on supporting her family and co-workers.
“We are saddened by Bonnie's loss, and offer our sincere condolences to everyone who cared for her. At this time, we are focused on supporting her family and our staff members through this tragic event and making sure they have the resources they need.”
Lear has been a member of the Disneyland Resort staff for 24 years, and currently supports most of Club 33's membership services.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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