A Disneyland employee died after falling from a moving golf cart in the backstage area of the Southern California theme park, authorities reported on Saturday.

 

 

Anaheim police Sgt. Jon McClintock stated that authorities responded to the Disneyland Resort on Wednesday morning after a woman fell from a moving golf cart and struck her head.

 

 

Bonnye Mavis Lear, 60, a resident of Fullerton, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and later died from her injuries on Friday, June 7, according to Sgt. Frank Gonzalez, spokesperson for the Orange County Coroner.

Club 33 employees were "terribly upset" after being notified of the death of their colleague, as per Disneyland's terminology for its staff. Lear, a 24-year Disneyland employee, worked in membership support services at the exclusive members-only club.

 

 

Ken Potrock, president of the Disneyland Resort, expressed his condolences and stated that the company was focused on supporting Lear's family and coworkers. "We are heartbroken," Potrock said in a statement.