Overview
- The incident occurred shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, when a man fell from the Goliath coaster and was later confirmed dead while several other park visitors were treated for injuries.
- Witnesses told local media the rider struck the train multiple times before falling and aerial news footage showed Goliath stopped with stranded passengers being evacuated by park staff.
- Detectives from the Cobb County Police Major Crimes Unit are on scene investigating the circumstances of the fall and the police say they are working with Six Flags and park security.
- Six Flags temporarily closed nine roller coasters across several parks as a precaution and issued a statement expressing condolences and cooperation with investigators.
- The death adds to safety scrutiny of the chain after the recent permanent shutdown of the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain and could lead to further oversight reviews or legal action.