( CNN ) -- Two monorail trains at Walt Disney World collided early Sunday , killing a 21-year-old driver . A 2 a.m . ET monorail crash at Disney World killed one person , a park spokesman said . A witness said one of the trains rammed into the back of a stationary train about 2 a.m. at the resort 's Ticket and Transport Center . There were eight people on board at the time , the Orange County Sheriff 's Office said . A second employee was taken to a hospital to be checked ; the six guests -- members of a single family -- were evaluated by paramedics at the scene and released . Disney World officials said none of the seven was injured . Authorities identified the driver as Austin Wuennenberg , a senior at Stetson University studying computer science . `` It 's a terrible day for us , '' said Mike Griffin , Disney 's vice president for public affairs . `` Our hearts go out to Austin and his family . '' A statement from Wuennenberg 's family said , `` He always enjoyed his work at Disney , and especially enoyed his work as a monorail pilot . He has many great friends who he has positively influenced ; everyone will truly miss this dynamic young man . '' The theme park is working with county authorities and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the investigation . `` The safety of our cast and our guests is legendary and it 's our top priority , '' Griffin said . Disney World calls its employees `` cast members . '' The monorail was shut after the accident , Griffin said . Images from the scene showed the front car of a train badly damaged where it hit the other train at a station .
Driver identified as Austin Wuennenberg , 21 . Seven people were aboard , including family of six . Crash occurred about 6 pm at Transit and Transport Center . Witness said one monorail car rammed into a stationary train .