Overview
- A rider was ejected from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and died after the fall on Monday while four other people were injured, witnesses and local video show.
- Cobb County police identified the victim as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta and said next of kin have been notified.
- Detectives from the Cobb County Major Crimes Unit and the Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire have opened active inquiries and Six Flags says it is cooperating with investigators.
- Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters at six parks across the U.S. and Canada as a precaution, including Nitro at Great Adventure and Goliath at Magic Mountain, while it supports guests and staff affected.
- The incident follows recent safety controversies at Six Flags, including lawsuits and the retirement of the X2 ride, and it could lead to tougher inspections, review of maintenance records, and further legal and regulatory scrutiny.