Disneyland employee dies after striking head in backstage golf cart accident

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Disneyland employee dies after striking head in backstage golf cart accident​

Following the collision on Wednesday, Studio 33 employee Bonnye Lear succumbed to her injuries.
By Shania Russell

Published on June 9, 2024 12:06PM EDT


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A Disneyland employee has died after striking her head in a golf cart accident, police confirmed to Entertainment Weekly.

On Wednesday, Anaheim, Calif., police, fire, and rescue personnel responded to the California Disneyland Resort regarding a traffic collision that had occurred backstage, outside of guests' view. The employee had fallen from a moving golf cart and hit her head. She was transported to a local hospital in grave condition and succumbed to her injuries on Friday.

The collision remains under investigation by Anaheim police and traffic detectives.

Representatives at Disneyland Resorts did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.

Victoria Dale, guest relations guide holds open the door to Club 33 for visitors on a special paid VIP tour, Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA on April 18, 2013. There is a growing popularity of VIP tours at theme parks.

Disneyland Club 33.
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The Orange County Register identified the victim as 60-year-old Bonnye Mavis Lear, who worked in membership services at Club 33, a private dining club at Disneyland.

“We are heartbroken by the loss of Bonnye and offer our sincere condolences to everyone who cared for her,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement to the outlet. “At this time, we are focused on supporting her family and our cast members through this tragic event and making sure they have the resources they need.”

Disney theme parks vlogger Just Ask Danny also paid tribute to Lear on X, writing, “I used to work with Bonnye, and she was quite literally the kindest human who worked at the Disneyland Resort. This is truly very sad for her family and fellow cast at the Club.”
 



 
Disneyland officials said Lear worked for 24 years at the park and was employed at Club 33 at the time of her death. Lear’s LinkedIn page listed her position as a guest experience manager at the club.
 
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