Man Ejected From Six Flags Roller Coaster Dies as Operator Halts Similar Rides

Overview

• Authorities in Cobb County are investigating the death of a visitor after a man was ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and police said the rider struck other park-goers before collapsing.
• The victim was identified as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, who was seated beside his 12-year-old son when he was reportedly launched from the train and later found unresponsive.
• Six Flags suspended nine similar high‑intensity roller coasters across multiple parks as a precaution and said it is cooperating with investigators.
• Aerial and witness video showed a train stopped mid‑ride with staff assisting passengers and some accounts said the rider fell onto another attraction, but officials have not verified all details and have not released the exact number or severity of other injuries.
• The case adds to safety and legal questions for Six Flags after the recent X2 closure in California following hundreds of injury claims, and investigators will examine ride data, maintenance records and witness statements which could lead to civil suits or operational changes.