Overview
- A 42-year-old man, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster and died, and four minors on the same train were treated for injuries after the Monday, Oct. 12 incident.
- Georgia’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire is leading a technical investigation with engineers on site reviewing mechanical parts, computerized sensors and maintenance logs.
- Goliath was closed and secured behind barriers while the park reopened for scheduled Fright Fest operations with noticeably lighter crowds.
- Six Flags has shut similar coasters at other parks as a precaution and Goliath’s manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard, has opened its own review.
- The ride had passed a state inspection on March 16 with no violations, a fact that raises questions about inspection scope and could prompt closer oversight, changes to maintenance practices, and continued community concern.