On This Day January 3 1984 - A Fatal Accident Occurred on Disneyland’s Matterhorn Ride

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On This Day January 3 1984 - A Fatal Accident Occurred on Disneyland’s Matterhorn Ride.

On this day January 3 1984, a 48 year old woman from Fremont California was killed while riding the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland. She was thrown from a bobsled and struck by another ride vehicle, resulting in one of the most tragic incidents in the park’s history.

The accident drew national attention and raised serious questions about ride safety procedures and operational oversight at major theme parks. During the 1980s, Disneyland was widely viewed as a symbol of family entertainment...
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