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Disney World Resort Death Ruled Suicide as Medical Examiner Identifies Victim

Officials named the victim as Summer Equitz after ruling the case a suicide, correcting false reports of a monorail strike.

Overview

  • The Orange County Medical Examiner identified the deceased as Summer Equitz and determined the cause of death as multiple blunt impact injuries with the manner ruled suicide.
  • Deputies received a call about an unresponsive person around 6:40 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort near Magic Kingdom.
  • The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the person was not struck by the monorail, contradicting early viral social media claims.
  • Monorail service was temporarily disrupted as responders secured and investigated the scene, according to eyewitness and local reports.
  • The investigation remains open, no foul play is suspected, and Disney has not issued an independent public statement beyond cooperating with authorities.