A Disneyland employee died from head injuries after falling from a moving golf cart at the Disneyland Resort, according to the Anaheim Police Department.
Anaheim police, fire and rescue personnel arrived at the resort just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to respond to a collision that occurred backstage, according to a statement released Saturday by the Anaheim Police Department.
The employee suffered a head injury after falling from the moving golf cart and was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, the statement said. She died on Friday, two days after the incident.
The Orange County Coroner’s Department identified the deceased as Bonnye Mavis Lear, 60, of Fullerton. A Disney spokesperson said Lear has worked at the Disneyland Resort for 24 years and “supports membership of Club 33, Disneyland’s private dining club.”
“We are heartbroken by Bonnie’s passing and extend our sincere condolences to all who cared about her,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potlock said in a statement. “Right now, our focus is on supporting her family and our cast through this tragic event and ensuring they have the resources they need.”
Anaheim police traffic detectives are investigating the crash.
